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#3962 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 42% in state
Sakamoto Elementary
Elementary School · Oak Grove Elementary · San Jose, CA
An Oak Grove Elementary elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6280 Shadelands Dr., San Jose, CA 95123
- Math 50% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 53% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 23:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sakamoto Elementary score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2018, to 51% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
25.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sakamoto Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Jose map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 40Car-Dependent
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,210/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Jose), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$136,364
Median home value
$1,108,100
Median rent
$2,953/mo
College educated
44.8%
Homeownership
60.3%
Poverty rate
5.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95123; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apostles Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 217 | Compare → |
| Discovery Charter IICharter · enrollment unverified | 7.0 | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 526 | Compare → |
| Challenger School - ShawneePrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 237 | Compare → |
| Almaden Country Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 1.1 mi | 395 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Oak Grove Elementary
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #8 of 18
- District spending per student
- $16,311NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sakamoto Elementary is listed in Oak Grove Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sakamoto Elementary
Sakamoto Elementary is a public elementary school in San Jose, CA, part of Oak Grove Elementary, serving approximately 574 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 23:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,962 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sakamoto Elementary
What grades does Sakamoto Elementary serve?
Sakamoto Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Sakamoto Elementary?
Sakamoto Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 574 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sakamoto Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sakamoto Elementary is 23:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sakamoto Elementary rank in CA?
Sakamoto Elementary ranks #3,962 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Sakamoto Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Sakamoto Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Sakamoto Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sakamoto Elementary has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Sakamoto Elementary a charter school?
No, Sakamoto Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sakamoto Elementary a Title I school?
No, Sakamoto Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sakamoto Elementary?
25.1% of students at Sakamoto Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 574
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.2%
- Phone
- (408) 227-3411
- Area population (ZIP 95123)
- 70,279
- Area average commute
- 29.6 min
- Area median age
- 37.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95123; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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