Summary:
The 95050 zip code in Santa Clara, CA, is served by six schools within the Santa Clara Unified district, including four elementary schools, one middle school, and one K-12 alternative school, collectively educating over 2,200 students.
Academic performance varies significantly across these schools. Washington Open Elementary stands out as the top performer, with test scores far exceeding district and state averages and very low chronic absenteeism. In contrast, Scott Lane Elementary, while showing recent improvement, has the highest economic need and the lowest test scores among the elementary schools. The lone middle school, Buchser Middle, shows average performance but a concerning drop in proficiency by 8th grade.
Wilson Alternative serves a unique K-12 population with the highest per-student funding and smallest class sizes, yet it reports the lowest test scores and highest chronic absenteeism, indicating it serves students with distinct challenges. For parents, the area offers a high-performing district with a standout elementary option, but school choice is important as outcomes and student demographics differ widely from one campus to the next.
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