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San Jose Unified School District

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

855 Lenzen Ave.
San Jose, CA 95126
Santa Clara County
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PH: (408) 535-6000
FAX: (408) 535-2362

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Grades K-12
30,890 students
52 schools

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CST Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 2

English Language Arts

51% (2007)

50% (2006)

45% (2005)

37% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 48% in 2007.

Math

63% (2007)

64% (2006)

62% (2005)

51% (2004)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 3

English Language Arts

41% (2007)

42% (2006)

36% (2005)

33% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 37% in 2007.

Math

61% (2007)

61% (2006)

55% (2005)

46% (2004)
The state average for Math was 58% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

English Language Arts

56% (2007)

55% (2006)

51% (2005)

45% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 51% in 2007.

Math

62% (2007)

62% (2006)

53% (2005)

47% (2004)
The state average for Math was 56% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Science

43% (2007)

38% (2006)
The state average for Science was 37% in 2007.

English Language Arts

51% (2007)

48% (2006)

48% (2005)

44% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 44% in 2007.

Math

53% (2007)

50% (2006)

45% (2005)

31% (2004)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

English Language Arts

47% (2007)

46% (2006)

40% (2005)

42% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 42% in 2007.

Math

44% (2007)

46% (2006)

39% (2005)

36% (2004)
The state average for Math was 42% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

English Language Arts

53% (2007)

46% (2006)

47% (2005)

44% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 46% in 2007.

Math

40% (2007)

44% (2006)

38% (2005)

37% (2004)
The state average for Math was 39% in 2007.

Algebra I

92% (2007)
The state average for Algebra I was 77% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)

41% (2007)

33% (2006)

31% (2005)

29% (2004)
The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 23% in 2007.

Science

45% (2007)

41% (2006)
The state average for Science was 42% in 2007.

English Language Arts

43% (2007)

45% (2006)

44% (2005)

39% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 41% in 2007.

History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative

37% (2007)
The state average for History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative was 35% in 2007.

Algebra I

28% (2007)

70% (2006)

35% (2005)

16% (2004)
The state average for Algebra I was 38% in 2007.

Geometry

96% (2007)

98% (2006)
The state average for Geometry was 83% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 9

Algebra II

93% (2007)

82% (2006)

76% (2005)

74% (2004)
The state average for Algebra II was 65% in 2007.

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)

5% (2007)

4% (2006)

2% (2005)

1% (2004)
The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 13% in 2007.

Biology/Life Sciences

59% (2007)

53% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 47% in 2007.

English Language Arts

56% (2007)

52% (2006)

49% (2005)

42% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 47% in 2007.

Earth Science

20% (2007)

15% (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 27% in 2007.

World History

0% (2007)
The state average for World History was 29% in 2007.

Integrated/Coordinated Science 1

1% (2007)
The state average for Integrated/Coordinated Science 1 was 11% in 2007.

Algebra I

30% (2007)

30% (2006)

13% (2005)

10% (2004)
The state average for Algebra I was 17% in 2007.

Geometry

74% (2007)

63% (2006)

55% (2005)

53% (2004)
The state average for Geometry was 44% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 10

Algebra II

66% (2007)

46% (2006)

44% (2005)

37% (2004)
The state average for Algebra II was 35% in 2007.

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)

82% (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 65% in 2007.

Science

39% (2007)

37% (2006)
The state average for Science was 35% in 2007.

Biology/Life Sciences

37% (2007)

22% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 30% in 2007.

English Language Arts

47% (2007)

42% (2006)

43% (2005)

39% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 37% in 2007.

Chemistry

24% (2007)

31% (2006)
The state average for Chemistry was 39% in 2007.

Earth Science

5% (2007)

19% (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 20% in 2007.

World History

42% (2007)
The state average for World History was 29% in 2007.

Algebra I

9% (2007)

8% (2006)

3% (2005)

3% (2004)
The state average for Algebra I was 8% in 2007.

Geometry

20% (2007)

15% (2006)

13% (2005)

11% (2004)
The state average for Geometry was 13% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 11

Algebra II

12% (2007)

9% (2006)

12% (2005)

6% (2004)
The state average for Algebra II was 12% in 2007.

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)

66% (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 44% in 2007.

Biology/Life Sciences

41% (2007)

40% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 36% in 2007.

U.S. History

41% (2007)
The state average for U.S. History was 35% in 2007.

English Language Arts

42% (2007)

43% (2006)

41% (2005)

37% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 37% in 2007.

Physics

59% (2007)

44% (2006)
The state average for Physics was 42% in 2007.

Chemistry

19% (2007)

17% (2006)
The state average for Chemistry was 26% in 2007.

Earth Science

22% (2007)

20% (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 24% in 2007.

World History

8% (2007)
The state average for World History was 10% in 2007.

Algebra I

4% (2007)

7% (2006)

3% (2005)

3% (2004)
The state average for Algebra I was 5% in 2007.

Geometry

4% (2007)

3% (2006)

6% (2005)

3% (2004)
The state average for Geometry was 6% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the tests

In 2006-2007 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts and math in grades 2 through 11; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled.
The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California.
The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

Testing in California: An Overview

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CAHSEE Results

Scale: % passing

Grade 10

English Language Arts

78% (2007)

80% (2006)

80% (2005)

78% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 77% in 2007.

Math

80% (2007)

79% (2006)

75% (2005)

76% (2004)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 California used the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) to test high school students' skills in English language arts and mathematics.
The results for grade 10 students taking the test for the first time are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
The CAHSEE is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of California.
Students must pass all parts of the CAHSEE in order to graduate from high school. If they do not pass it the first time, students have multiple opportunities to retake the test.
The goal is for all students to pass both sections of the test.

Testing in California: An Overview

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CAHSEE Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % passing

Grade 10

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	78%
Females	81%
Males	75%
African American	76%
Asian	93%
Filipino	86%
Hispanic or Latino	63%
American Indian or Alaska Native	87%
Pacific Islander	77%
White (not Hispanic)	92%
Declined to state	86%
Economically disadvantaged	60%
Non-economically disadvantaged	90%
Economic Status Unknown	74%
Students with disability	34%
English learner	23%
Migrant education	50%

Math	This District
All Students	80%
Females	79%
Males	80%
African American	68%
Asian	98%
Filipino	85%
Hispanic or Latino	66%
American Indian or Alaska Native	84%
Pacific Islander	85%
White (not Hispanic)	92%
Declined to state	85%
Economically disadvantaged	64%
Non-economically disadvantaged	90%
Economic Status Unknown	72%
Students with disability	39%
English learner	40%
Migrant education	56%

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 California used the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) to test high school students' skills in English language arts and mathematics.
The results for grade 10 students taking the test for the first time are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
The CAHSEE is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of California.
The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
Students must pass all parts of the CAHSEE in order to graduate from high school. If they do not pass it the first time, students have multiple opportunities to retake the test.
The goal is for all students to pass both sections of the test.

Testing in California: An Overview

Teachers

Teacher Credentials

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Full credential	96%	95%
Emergency credential	9%	5%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Teacher Experience

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Average years teaching	9	13
Average years teaching in district	8	10
First-year teachers	18%	6%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Average Class Size

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Kindergarten	20	20
Grade 1	19	19
Grade 2	19	19
Grade 3	29	20
Grade 4	28	23
Grade 5	28	29
Grade 6	25	29
Grade 7	24	29
Grade 8	24	29
Grade 9	28	27
Grade 10	25	30
Grade 11	19	28
Grade 12	16	25

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Hispanic or Latino	51%	48%
White, not Hispanic	28%	29%
Asian	13%	8%
African American, not Hispanic	3%	8%
Filipino	2%	3%
Multiple or No Response	1%	3%
American Indian or Alaska Native	1%	<1%
Pacific Islander	<1%	<1%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Subgroups

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
English language learners	26%	25%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$8,600	$10,805

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	59%	61%
Student and staff support	15%	7%
Administration	11%	15%
Other expenditures	15%	18%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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