Is Linda Vista Elementary a good school?

Linda Vista Elementary ranks 4142 nd of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Linda Vista Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 456 students attended Linda Vista Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Linda Vista Elementary?

Students at Linda Vista Elementary are 80% Hispanic, 10% Asian, 5% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% Pacific Islander.

What schools do graduates of Linda Vista Elementary attend?

Students who attend Linda Vista Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Joseph George Middle High : James Lick High

Linda Vista Elementary

Summary:

Linda Vista Elementary is a public elementary school in San Jose, California, serving around 450 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Alum Rock Union Elementary School District, which has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Linda Vista Elementary faces significant challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates (26.6% in 2022-2023), consistently lower test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to district and state averages, and a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds (64.76% to 72.29% receive free or reduced-price lunch). The school's performance varies across different student groups, with English Language Learners performing better than other subgroups. Nearby schools like Summerdale Elementary and Noble Elementary, which are part of the Berryessa Union Elementary School District, significantly outperform Linda Vista Elementary and the Alum Rock Union Elementary School District as a whole.

To address these challenges, Linda Vista Elementary could focus on improving student engagement and attendance, implementing targeted support for struggling students in core academic areas, and exploring best practices from higher-performing nearby schools. Addressing the high chronic absenteeism rates and improving instructional practices could be crucial for enhancing the educational experience and outcomes for the students at Linda Vista Elementary.

Detail:

Public K-5

100 Kirk Ave.
San Jose, CA 95127-2295

(408) 928-7800

District: Alum Rock Union Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
4142^nd of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,660

Students who attend Linda Vista Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Joseph George Middle
High:	James Lick High

Student/teacher ratio: 22.8

Number of students: 456

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

80.5%

Asian:

10.1%

White:

4.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 71.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Linda Vista Elementary ranks worse than 70.7% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 6^th among 16 ranked elementary schools in the Alum Rock Union Elementary School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.61. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (80.5%), Asian (10.1%), White (4.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 71.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Linda Vista Elementary is 22.8. 15 elementary schools in the Alum Rock Union Elementary School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Linda Vista Elementary employs 20 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Linda Vista Elementary is $13,660. 14 elementary schools in the Alum Rock Union Elementary School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Linda Vista Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Linda Vista Elementary 4142^nd of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Linda Vista Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

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Alum Rock Union Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Alum Rock Union Elementary 1274^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Linda Vista Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Linda Vista Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	49.42	2184^th	4809	54.6%
2005	42.82	2557^th	4822	47.0%
2006	38.18	2819^th	4818	41.5%
2007	43.37	2706^th	5113	47.1%
2008	38.44	3036^th	5113	40.6%
2009	20.71	4365^th	5193	15.9%
2010	23.38	4339^th	5314	18.3%
2011	47.92	2729^th	5377	49.2%
2012	53.14	2439^th	5390	54.7%
2013	48.03	2801^st	5530	49.3%
2015	35.27	3306^th	5611	41.1%
2016	44.66	2799^th	5614	50.1%
2017	44.34	2845^th	5692	50.0%
2018	54.57	2308^th	5662	59.2%
2019	37.42	3356^th	5789	42.0%
2022	35.36	3430^th	5883	41.7%
2023	34.34	3552^nd	5874	39.5%
2024	27.61	4142^nd	5862	29.3%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Linda Vista Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	42.27	1645^th	3246	49.3%
2019	38.01	1915^th	3275	41.5%
2022	48.06	1311^th	3311	60.4%
2023	49.53	1223^rd	3250	62.4%
2024	36.11	2097^th	3160	33.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Linda Vista Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	71.83	1088^th	5084	78.6%
2019	49.92	2412^th	5173	53.4%
2022	46.30	2518^th	5264	52.2%
2023	39.75	3090^th	5374	42.5%
2024	27.53	4181^st	5511	24.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Linda Vista Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	49.86	2503^rd	5413	53.8%
2019	40.23	3085^th	5492	43.8%
2022	48.22	2513^th	5635	55.4%
2023	39.15	3073^rd	5617	45.3%
2024	25.59	4184^th	5605	25.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Linda Vista Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	57.59	2042^nd	5431	62.4%
2019	35.02	3391^st	5510	38.5%
2022	24.69	4266^th	5663	24.7%
2023	31.77	3624^th	5650	35.9%
2024	31.04	3734^th	5636	33.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Linda Vista Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	61.55	1551^st	4830	67.9%
2019	39.78	2979^th	4963	40.0%
2022	40.43	2873^rd	5084	43.5%
2023	39.40	2954^th	5098	42.1%
2024	30.24	3722^nd	5102	27.0%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Linda Vista Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	292	30	63	284	1	n/a	n/a	0	670
1989	301	24	51	322	3	n/a	n/a	0	701
1990	303	18	46	346	2	n/a	n/a	0	715
1991	322	35	57	333	3	n/a	n/a	0	750
1992	307	37	47	349	1	n/a	n/a	0	741
1993	289	32	45	397	1	n/a	n/a	0	764
1994	255	39	47	364	1	n/a	n/a	0	706
1995	246	21	69	382	6	n/a	n/a	0	724
1996	246	21	69	382	6	n/a	n/a	0	724
1997	242	24	57	404	2	n/a	n/a	0	729
1998	212	26	81	405	2	n/a	n/a	0	726
1999	201	16	74	402	1	n/a	n/a	1	695
2000	180	25	63	449	1	n/a	n/a	1	719
2001	153	21	69	465	5	n/a	n/a	7	720
2002	105	30	62	459	6	n/a	n/a	0	662
2003	105	30	62	459	6	n/a	n/a	0	662
2004	97	34	63	473	2	n/a	n/a	0	669
2005	71	32	61	535	6	n/a	n/a	0	705
2006	67	19	66	494	4	n/a	n/a	0	650
2007	66	21	66	519	6	n/a	n/a	0	678
2008	64	14	69	539	3	n/a	n/a	0	689
2009	66	17	70	545	2	4	0	0	704
2010	65	14	70	540	3	2	1	0	695
2011	60	11	78	548	4	1	6	0	708
2012	49	8	74	517	1	3	6	0	658
2013	52	5	86	483	3	2	7	0	638
2014	44	4	76	475	1	4	5	0	609
2015	36	6	80	462	1	4	5	0	594
2016	38	5	64	449	1	6	6	0	569
2017	22	7	71	435	0	3	8	0	546
2018	23	4	64	424	1	3	8	0	527
2019	20	4	62	410	1	3	12	0	512
2020	19	4	61	323	1	2	9	0	419
2021	23	2	59	374	1	3	9	0	471
2022	17	4	45	351	0	5	11	0	433
2023	23	2	48	359	0	5	13	0	450
2024	22	3	46	367	1	6	11	0	456

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Linda Vista Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	670	24.0	27.9	n/a
1989	701	24.0	29.2	n/a
1990	715	25.0	28.6	n/a
1991	750	25.0	30.0	n/a
1992	741	25.4	29.1	33.9
1993	764	24.0	31.8	37.8
1994	706	24.0	29.4	42.5
1995	724	22.0	32.9	47.9
1996	724	22.0	32.9	47.9
1997	729	25.0	29.2	49.5
1998	726	29.0	25.0	51.1
1999	695	31.0	22.4	46
2000	719	33.0	21.8	46.7
2001	720	35.0	20.6	30
2002	662	32.0	20.7	55.1
2003	662	32.0	20.7	55.1
2004	669	32.0	20.9	56.2
2005	705	33.0	21.4	61.4
2006	650	35.0	18.6	99.5
2007	678	36.0	18.8	64.9
2008	689	38.5	17.9	70.1
2009	704	35.0	19.6	71.6
2010	695	36.8	18.8	77.1
2011	708	n/a	n/a	75.8
2012	658	33.7	19.4	n/a
2013	638	32.3	19.7	99.5
2014	609	28.0	21.7	76.8
2015	594	26.0	22.8	79
2016	569	25.0	22.7	80.5
2017	546	24.0	22.7	79.1
2018	527	23.0	22.9	72.1
2019	512	22.0	23.2	71.7
2020	419	n/a	n/a	68.5
2021	471	21.0	22.4	64.8
2022	433	20.5	21.1	72.3
2023	450	20.0	22.5	65.3
2024	456	20.0	22.8	71.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Linda Vista Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	670	24.0	27.9	n/a
1989	701	24.0	29.2	n/a
1990	715	25.0	28.6	n/a
1991	750	25.0	30.0	n/a
1992	741	25.4	29.1	33.9
1993	764	24.0	31.8	37.8
1994	706	24.0	29.4	42.5
1995	724	22.0	32.9	47.9
1996	724	22.0	32.9	47.9
1997	729	25.0	29.2	49.5
1998	726	29.0	25.0	51.1
1999	695	31.0	22.4	46
2000	719	33.0	21.8	46.7
2001	720	35.0	20.6	30
2002	662	32.0	20.7	55.1
2003	662	32.0	20.7	55.1
2004	669	32.0	20.9	56.2
2005	705	33.0	21.4	61.4
2006	650	35.0	18.6	99.5
2007	678	36.0	18.8	64.9
2008	689	38.5	17.9	70.1
2009	704	35.0	19.6	71.6
2010	695	36.8	18.8	77.1
2011	708	n/a	n/a	75.8
2012	658	33.7	19.4	n/a
2013	638	32.3	19.7	99.5
2014	609	28.0	21.7	76.8
2015	594	26.0	22.8	79
2016	569	25.0	22.7	80.5
2017	546	24.0	22.7	79.1
2018	527	23.0	22.9	72.1
2019	512	22.0	23.2	71.7
2020	419	n/a	n/a	68.5
2021	471	21.0	22.4	64.8
2022	433	20.5	21.1	72.3
2023	450	20.0	22.5	65.3
2024	456	20.0	22.8	71.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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