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2220 Woodbury Lane, San Jose, CA 95121-3233
Summary
James Franklin Smith Elementary is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 93rd percentile among comparable California schools.
78.4% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down slightly.
77.5% of students met California's math standard, which is strong statewide, it is holding steady.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 78.4% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 77.5% |
| Reading State Rank | 299/4,657 (94th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 321/4,657 (93rd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 23:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 595 |
| Low-Income Students | 60 (10.1%) |
| English Learners | 72 (12.1%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 2.9 points from last year and fell 2.4 points over the full period. Math fell 0.5 points from last year and rose 0.3 points over the full period.
•Math +0.3 percentage points (2024–2026)
Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 72.2% to 82.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 7% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 39.1-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
10.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 77.6% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 84% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 43% to 74%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 73.5% to 82.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 7% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 39.1-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
21.7% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 78.0% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose 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 James Franklin Smith Elementary compare within the district?
James Franklin Smith Elementary is No. 2 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 13 K–6 schools in Evergreen Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does James Franklin Smith Elementary rank in California?
James Franklin Smith Elementary ranks No. 299 of 4,657 in reading and No. 321 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 James Franklin Smith Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 7 in reading and No. 5 in math among 13 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 44.9% meet the reading standard and 44.0% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does James Franklin Smith Elementary compare with other schools in San Jose?
James Franklin Smith Elementary is No. 2 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 31 K–6 schools in San Jose with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San JoseHow does James Franklin Smith Elementary compare with other schools in Santa Clara County?
James Franklin Smith Elementary is No. 9 in reading and No. 11 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 |
|---|---|---|
| James Franklin Smith ElementaryThis school | 77.5% | 78.4% |
| Cadwallader Elementary | 61.8% | 67.3% |
| Carolyn A. Clark Elementary | 66.8% | 71.6% |
