Excellent
#198 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 2% in state
Steindorf Steam K-8 Magnet
Elementary School · Cambrian · San Jose, CA
A Cambrian elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3001 Ross Ave., San Jose, CA 95124
- Math 82% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 79% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 23.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Steindorf Steam K-8 Magnet score 81% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 72%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 81% across the 9-year record (2016–2024).
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2016-2024) · reading/ELA 81% (multi-year average, 2016-2024)
Based on 24 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
3.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Steindorf Steam K-8 Magnet 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 76Very Walkable
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 69Bikeable
- 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
$188,433
Median home value
$1,596,700
Median rent
$2,936/mo
College educated
60.9%
Homeownership
72.1%
Poverty rate
4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95124; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Learning Springs AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–6 | 0.2 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Learning Springs AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.3 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Fammatre ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 457 | Compare → |
| Casa Di Mir Montessori Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 123 | 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.
Cambrian
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $16,222NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Steindorf Steam K-8 Magnet is listed in Cambrian; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Steindorf Steam K-8 Magnet
Steindorf Steam K-8 Magnet is a public elementary school in San Jose, CA, part of Cambrian, serving approximately 490 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 23.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #198 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Steindorf Steam K-8 Magnet
What grades does Steindorf Steam K-8 Magnet serve?
Steindorf Steam K-8 Magnet serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Steindorf Steam K-8 Magnet?
Steindorf Steam K-8 Magnet has an enrollment of approximately 490 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Steindorf Steam K-8 Magnet?
The student-teacher ratio at Steindorf Steam K-8 Magnet is 23.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Steindorf Steam K-8 Magnet rank in CA?
Steindorf Steam K-8 Magnet ranks #198 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Steindorf Steam K-8 Magnet's MySchoolScout rating?
Steindorf Steam K-8 Magnet has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 Steindorf Steam K-8 Magnet?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Steindorf Steam K-8 Magnet has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Is Steindorf Steam K-8 Magnet a charter school?
No, Steindorf Steam K-8 Magnet is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Steindorf Steam K-8 Magnet a Title I school?
No, Steindorf Steam K-8 Magnet is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Steindorf Steam K-8 Magnet?
3.7% of students at Steindorf Steam K-8 Magnet 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 490
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.7%
- Phone
- (408) 377-3022
- Area population (ZIP 95124)
- 51,991
- Area average commute
- 27.8 min
- Area median age
- 39.8
Official sources & links
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 95124; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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