Toyon Elementary

Toyon Elementary is a regular public school in San Jose, California, located at 995 Bard Street. Serving kindergarten through fifth grade, the school has an enrollment of 258 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23.5:1 with 11 full-time equivalent teachers. Toyon Elementary’s MySchoolScout rating is 4.5 out of 10, placing it in the 36th percentile among California schools.

The school's academic score is 4.3 out of 10, indicating room for improvement. In terms of proficiency rates, 32% of students are proficient or above in English Language Arts (ELA), while 24% meet proficiency standards in math. Despite these challenges, Toyon Elementary focuses on student development and community support to foster growth and improve academic outcomes.

The school is situated in the heart of San Jose, a bustling city that offers a rich tapestry of cultural and educational resources for students and families. Toyon Elementary’s setting provides a vibrant urban environment where learning extends beyond the classroom walls into the diverse neighborhoods surrounding it.

While current test scores at Toyon Elementary are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

The student-teacher ratio at Toyon Elementary is 23.5:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.