George C. Payne Elementary
3750 Gleason Avenue, San Jose, CA 95130-1323
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 70th percentile among comparable California schools.
61.9% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down slightly.
Math is weaker: 47.9% of students met California's math standard, and it is quickly trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 61.9% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 47.9% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,089/4,657 (77th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,666/4,657 (64th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 417 |
| Low-Income Students | 131 (31.4%) |
| English Learners | 105 (25.2%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 2.1 points from last year and fell 1.6 points over the full period. Math fell 1.9 points from last year and fell 10.8 points over the full period.
•Math -10.8 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 54.8% to 70.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 24% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 34.5-point reading income gap is wider than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
15.4% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 68.3% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
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Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 76% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 18% to 75%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 43.5% to 51.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 36% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 37.9-point math income gap is nearly twice as wide as the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
6.8% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 55.5% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,832 schools for reading and 1,839 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–5 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 George C. Payne Elementary compare within the district?
George C. Payne Elementary is No. 3 in both reading and math proficiency among the 4 K–5 schools in Moreland with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does George C. Payne Elementary rank in California?
George C. Payne Elementary ranks No. 1,089 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,666 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 George C. Payne Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in reading and No. 4 in math among 4 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 36.7% meet the reading standard and 20.8% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does George C. Payne Elementary compare with other schools in San Jose?
George C. Payne Elementary is No. 25 in reading and No. 37 in math proficiency among the 75 K–5 schools in San Jose with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San JoseHow does George C. Payne Elementary compare with other schools in Santa Clara County?
George C. Payne Elementary is No. 71 in reading and No. 92 in math proficiency among the 153 K–5 schools in Santa Clara County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Santa Clara CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| George C. Payne ElementaryThis school | 47.9% | 61.9% |
| Country Lane Elementary | 69.2% | 69.6% |
| Gussie M. Baker Elementary | 69.9% | 69.4% |
