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Best Schools in East Foothills, San Jose, CA
East Foothills, San Jose, CA has 28 public schools (8 high, 5 middle, 14 elementary) serving 14,742 students. On average they score 28% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in East Foothills underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in East Foothills, San Jose, CA
The top high schools in East Foothills, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Piedmont Hills High
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East Side Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1925 Students
2. Independence High
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East Side Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2517 Students
3. Mt. Pleasant High
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East Side Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1209 Students
4. Latino College Preparatory Academy
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Latino College Preparatory Academy District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 408 Students
5. James Lick High
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East Side Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 887 Students
6. B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy
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B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 264 Students
7. Foothill High
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East Side Union High • Public • Grades 11 - 12 • 247 Students
8. Escuela Popular/center For Training And Careers Family Lrng
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Escuela Popular/ctr For Trn And Careers Fam Lrng District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 528 Students
Best Middle Schools in East Foothills, San Jose, CA
The top middle schools in East Foothills, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Piedmont Middle
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Berryessa Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 625 Students
2. William Sheppard Middle
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Alum Rock Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 492 Students
3. August Boeger Middle
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Mount Pleasant Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 422 Students
4. Ocala Middle
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Alum Rock Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 381 Students
5. Joseph George Middle
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Alum Rock Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 390 Students
Best Elementary Schools in East Foothills, San Jose, CA
The top elementary schools in East Foothills, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Noble Elementary
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Berryessa Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 381 Students
2. Summerdale Elementary
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Berryessa Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 301 Students
3. Millard Mccollam Elementary
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Alum Rock Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 411 Students
4. Ben Painter Elementary
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Alum Rock Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 307 Students
5. Russo/mcentee Academy
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Alum Rock Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 365 Students
6. Linda Vista Elementary
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Alum Rock Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 450 Students
7. Toyon Elementary
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Berryessa Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 240 Students
8. Mt. Pleasant Elementary
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Mount Pleasant Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 230 Students
9. Horace Cureton Elementary
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Alum Rock Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 267 Students
10. Lyndale Elementary
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Alum Rock Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 301 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in East Foothills, San Jose, CA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
East Foothills, San Jose, CA has a total population of 50,875 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 74%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in East Foothills, San Jose, CA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood East Foothills, San Jose, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.78 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.61 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.16 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in East Foothills, San Jose, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for East Foothills, San Jose, CA.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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Questions About Schools in East Foothills, San Jose, CA
How many schools are in East Foothills, San Jose, CA?
East Foothills, San Jose, CA has 28 public schools: 8 high schools, 5 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 14,742 students in total.
How do schools in East Foothills perform on state tests?
On average, 28 schools in East Foothills score 28% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in East Foothills underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in East Foothills?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations