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5955 Blossom Avenue, San Jose, CA 95123-4032
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 92nd percentile among comparable California schools.
69.7% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
62.0% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 69.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 62.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 153/1,734 (91st percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 135/1,735 (92nd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 23:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 723 |
| Low-Income Students | 225 (31.1%) |
| English Learners | 75 (10.4%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 3.9 points from last year and rose 2.7 points over the full period. Math rose 2.8 points from last year and rose 6.0 points over the full period.
•Math +6.0 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 65.1% to 90.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 9% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 26.6-point reading income gap is wider than the 16.3-point gap at a typical California 5–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
20.8% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 68.3% 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 82% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 42% to 75%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 53.4% to 85.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 8% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 29.6-point math income gap is nearly twice as wide as the 15.3-point gap at a typical California 5–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
6.9% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 61.1% 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 59 schools for reading and 60 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 5–8 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 Herman (Leonard) Intermediate rank in California?
Herman (Leonard) Intermediate ranks No. 153 of 1,734 in reading and No. 135 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Herman (Leonard) Intermediate compare with other schools in San Jose?
Herman (Leonard) Intermediate is No. 2 in reading and No. 1 in math proficiency among the 8 5–8 schools in San Jose with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San JoseHow does Herman (Leonard) Intermediate compare with other schools in Santa Clara County?
Herman (Leonard) Intermediate is No. 2 in reading and No. 1 in math proficiency among the 6 5–8 schools in Santa Clara County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Santa Clara CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 5–8 in the same district or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Herman (Leonard) IntermediateThis school | 62.0% | 69.7% |
| ACE Empower Academy | 10.8% | 19.6% |
| ACE Esperanza Middle | 15.9% | 31.1% |
