Summary:
Blackford Elementary is a public charter elementary school in San Jose, California, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade. With a diverse student population, the school faces significant challenges in terms of academic performance, student attendance, and serving the needs of its community.
Blackford Elementary has experienced a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism rates, rising from 8.5% in 2017-2018 to 31.4% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the surrounding Luther Burbank Elementary, Rosemary, and other nearby schools. Academically, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are around 25% and 20%, respectively, significantly lower than the Campbell Union School District averages of 53% and 45%. Blackford's student subgroups, such as African American, Hispanic, English Language Learners, and Low Socioeconomic Status students, consistently rank in the bottom 25% of California elementary schools in their respective categories, with the school's performance for students with disabilities particularly concerning, ranking in the bottom 10% of the state.
While Blackford Elementary struggles academically, some of the nearby schools, such as Hammer Montessori at Galarza Elementary and Booksin Elementary, have significantly higher academic performance and rankings, despite serving similar student populations. The nearby schools with the lowest academic performance, such as Rosemary Elementary and River Glen, have similar demographic and socioeconomic profiles to Blackford Elementary, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and support to address the unique challenges faced by the school and its community.
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Detail:
Public, Charter K-5
District:
Campbell Union
SchoolDigger Rank:
4899th of 5,874 California Elementary Schools
Students who attend Blackford Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 22.0
Number of students: 374
Racial breakdown:
Hispanic:
70.3%
White:
9.1%
African American:
7.5%
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Asian:
5.9%
Two or more races:
4.5%
Pacific Islander:
1.9%
American Indian:
0.8%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 50.8%
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