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#8544 of 9,539 schools in CA

Toyon Elementary

Elementary School · Berryessa Union Elementary · San Jose, CA

A Berryessa Union Elementary elementary school where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.

995 Bard St., San Jose, CA 95127

  • Math 25% vs CA 39% (2024)
  • Reading 31% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 23.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.0Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-2.38 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.2Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25.4% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency31.8% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-20.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-11 pts
Overall Proficiency29% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-23.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile23th
Resources & Environment6.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio23.5:1
District spending per student$17,047
Chronic Absenteeism20.2%

Students at Toyon Elementary score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency25%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
39%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency31%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 29 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 28% recently.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
47%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2024
Math
25%
ELA
31%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

38.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Toyon 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 37Car-Dependent
  • Transit 35Some Transit
  • Bike 67Bikeable
  • 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

$120,548

Median home value

$995,100

Median rent

$2,549/mo

College educated

26.6%

Homeownership

65.7%

Poverty rate

8.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95127; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Noble ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.4K–50.3 mi365Compare →
Millard Mccollam ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.2K–50.7 mi394Compare →
Summerdale ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.5K–50.7 mi274Compare →
St Victor Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition5.8privatePK–80.8 mi182Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Berryessa Union Elementary

Schools in district
14
Rank in district
#13 of 13
District spending per student
$17,047NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Toyon Elementary is listed in Berryessa Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Toyon Elementary

Toyon Elementary is a public elementary school in San Jose, CA, part of Berryessa Union Elementary, serving approximately 258 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 23.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #8,544 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Toyon Elementary

What grades does Toyon Elementary serve?

Toyon Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Toyon Elementary?

Toyon Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 258 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Toyon Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Toyon Elementary is 23.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Toyon Elementary rank in CA?

Toyon Elementary ranks #8,544 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Toyon Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Toyon Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Toyon Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Toyon Elementary has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Toyon Elementary a charter school?

No, Toyon Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Toyon Elementary a Title I school?

No, Toyon Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Toyon Elementary?

38.8% of students at Toyon 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 – 5th
Enrollment
258
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Santa Clara County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.2%
Area population (ZIP 95127)
61,091
Area average commute
28.6 min
Area median age
39
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 95127; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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