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1610 Bird Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125-1821
Summary
Hammer Montessori at Galarza Elementary is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 86th percentile among comparable California schools.
73.8% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
64.6% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 73.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 64.6% |
| Reading State Rank | 510/4,657 (89th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 814/4,657 (83rd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 24:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 309 |
| Low-Income Students | 62 (20.1%) |
| English Learners | 28 (9.1%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes |
Test score trends
Reading rose 3.4 points from last year and rose 7.5 points over the full period. Math fell 9.5 points from last year and fell 6.2 points over the full period.
•Math -6.2 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Two or more races and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 66.0% to 81.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 11% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 25.6-point reading income gap is wider than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 86% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 52% to 79%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 59.3% to 72.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 18% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 31.2-point math income gap is wider than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
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 Hammer Montessori at Galarza Elementary compare within the district?
Hammer Montessori at Galarza Elementary is No. 6 in reading and No. 8 in math proficiency among the 26 K–5 schools in San Jose Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Hammer Montessori at Galarza Elementary rank in California?
Hammer Montessori at Galarza Elementary ranks No. 510 of 4,657 in reading and No. 814 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 Hammer Montessori at Galarza Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in reading and No. 5 in math among 24 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 54.0% meet the reading standard and 40.5% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Hammer Montessori at Galarza Elementary compare with other schools in San Jose?
Hammer Montessori at Galarza Elementary is No. 14 in reading and No. 21 in math proficiency among the 75 K–5 schools in San Jose with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San JoseHow does Hammer Montessori at Galarza Elementary compare with other schools in Santa Clara County?
Hammer Montessori at Galarza Elementary is No. 46 in reading and No. 65 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hammer Montessori at Galarza ElementaryThis school | 64.6% | 73.8% |
| Allen at Steinbeck | 25.6% | 27.5% |
| Almaden Elementary | 36.9% | 40.7% |
