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5035 Poston Drive, San Jose, CA 95136-3348
Summary
Hayes Elementary is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 38th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 34.0% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending down slightly.
35.6% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 34.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 35.6% |
| Reading State Rank | 3,268/4,657 (30th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 2,539/4,657 (45th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 24:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 470 |
| Low-Income Students | 265 (56.4%) |
| English Learners | 170 (36.2%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 1.9 points from last year and fell 2.2 points over the full period. Math fell 0.5 points from last year and fell 1.9 points over the full period.
•Math -1.9 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Filipino and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 26.2% to 50.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 3,268 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 32.3-point reading income gap is nearly twice as wide as the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
10.4% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 38.3% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 53% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 15% to 53%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 29.8% to 39.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 2,539 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 28.3-point math income gap is wider than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
20.9% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 35.4% 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 1,479 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 Hayes Elementary compare within the district?
Hayes Elementary is No. 9 in both reading and math proficiency among the 13 K–6 schools in Oak Grove Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Hayes Elementary rank in California?
Hayes Elementary ranks No. 3,268 of 4,657 in reading and No. 2,539 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 Hayes Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 12 in reading and No. 10 in math among 13 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 21.9% meet the reading standard and 24.8% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Hayes Elementary compare with other schools in San Jose?
Hayes Elementary is No. 20 in reading and No. 19 in math proficiency among the 31 K–6 schools in San Jose with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San JoseHow does Hayes Elementary compare with other schools in Santa Clara County?
Hayes Elementary is No. 36 in reading and No. 35 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hayes ElementaryThis school | 35.6% | 34.0% |
| Anderson (Alex) Elementary | 27.4% | 27.7% |
| Baldwin (Julia) Elementary | 46.7% | 45.0% |
