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3799 Cadwallader Avenue, San Jose, CA 95121-1114
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 81st percentile among comparable California schools.
67.3% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
61.8% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 67.3% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 61.8% |
| Reading State Rank | 816/4,657 (83rd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 928/4,657 (80th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 374 |
| Low-Income Students | 163 (43.6%) |
| English Learners | 80 (21.4%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 4.5 points from last year and rose 6.3 points over the full period. Math rose 3.9 points from last year and fell 0.5 points over the full period.
•Math -0.5 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and Filipino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 57.9% to 81.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 18% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 24.7-point reading income gap is wider than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
27.5% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 73.4% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 76% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 33% to 67%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 56.1% to 79.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 20% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 32.9-point math income gap is nearly twice as wide as the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
26.2% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 66.1% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,479 schools for reading and 1,483 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–6 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Cadwallader Elementary compare within the district?
Cadwallader Elementary is No. 8 in both reading and math proficiency among the 13 K–6 schools in Evergreen Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Cadwallader Elementary rank in California?
Cadwallader Elementary ranks No. 816 of 4,657 in reading and No. 928 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Cadwallader Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 3 in reading and No. 4 in math among 13 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 54.2% meet the reading standard and 44.3% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Cadwallader Elementary compare with other schools in San Jose?
Cadwallader Elementary is No. 8 in reading and No. 9 in math proficiency among the 31 K–6 schools in San Jose with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San JoseHow does Cadwallader Elementary compare with other schools in Santa Clara County?
Cadwallader Elementary is No. 19 in reading and No. 23 in math proficiency among the 47 K–6 schools in Santa Clara County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Santa Clara CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–6 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Cadwallader ElementaryThis school | 61.8% | 67.3% |
| Carolyn A. Clark Elementary | 66.8% | 71.6% |
| Cedar Grove Elementary | 47.5% | 52.0% |
