Summary:
The Voices College-Bound Language Academy District in San Jose contains a single K-8 school, Voices College-Bound Language Academy, serving 316 students.
This school faces significant academic challenges, with student proficiency in English, math, and science all well below California state averages; science scores are particularly low at just over 4%. The school's state ranking has declined over the past three years, placing it in the bottom 10% of elementary schools, and it has a high rate of chronic student absenteeism, nearly double the state average. Despite these struggles, the school spends over $20,000 per student, which is a substantial investment.
For parents, the key takeaways are that the school serves a high-need community, with nearly three-quarters of students qualifying for meal assistance, and that improving attendance appears to be a critical lever for boosting achievement. The uneven performance across different grade levels suggests that educational quality may vary, with some grades performing closer to average while others fall far behind. Families may want to inquire about specific supports for science education and the school's plans to address the declining performance trend.
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