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#7168 of 9,539 schools in CA
Walter L. Bachrodt Elementary
Elementary School · San Jose Unified · San Jose, CA
A San Jose Unified elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
102 Sonora Ave., San Jose, CA 95110
- Math 22% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 33% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 24.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Walter L. Bachrodt Elementary score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 27% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Walter L. Bachrodt 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 62Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 52Good Transit
- Bike 64Bikeable
- 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
$132,800
Median home value
$947,900
Median rent
$2,629/mo
College educated
39.6%
Homeownership
40.2%
Poverty rate
9.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95110; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger School - BerryessaPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 1.1 mi | 639 | Compare → |
| Grant ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | K–5 | 1.6 mi | 376 | Compare → |
| Santa Clara County Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 850 | Compare → |
| Orchard ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–8 | 1.9 mi | 760 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
San Jose Unified
- Schools in district
- 41
- Rank in district
- #26 of 41
- District spending per student
- $17,909NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Walter L. Bachrodt Elementary is listed in San Jose Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Walter L. Bachrodt Elementary
Walter L. Bachrodt Elementary is a public elementary school in San Jose, CA, part of San Jose Unified, serving approximately 424 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 24.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #7,168 of 9,539 schools in CA.
State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Walter L. Bachrodt Elementary
What grades does Walter L. Bachrodt Elementary serve?
Walter L. Bachrodt Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Walter L. Bachrodt Elementary?
Walter L. Bachrodt Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 424 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walter L. Bachrodt Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Walter L. Bachrodt Elementary is 24.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Walter L. Bachrodt Elementary rank in CA?
Walter L. Bachrodt Elementary ranks #7,168 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Walter L. Bachrodt Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Walter L. Bachrodt Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Walter L. Bachrodt Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Walter L. Bachrodt Elementary has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Walter L. Bachrodt Elementary a charter school?
No, Walter L. Bachrodt Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Walter L. Bachrodt Elementary a Title I school?
No, Walter L. Bachrodt Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Walter L. Bachrodt Elementary?
60.8% of students at Walter L. Bachrodt 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
- 424
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.8%
- Phone
- (408) 535-6211
- Area population (ZIP 95110)
- 19,444
- Area average commute
- 26.9 min
- Area median age
- 34.7
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 95110; 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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