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2550 Cabrillo Avenue, Santa Clara, CA 95051-1803
Summary
Juan Cabrillo Middle is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 67th percentile among comparable California schools.
55.1% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
Math is weaker: 41.3% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 55.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 41.3% |
| Reading State Rank | 396/1,204 (67th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 396/1,204 (67th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 17:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 796 |
| Low-Income Students | 225 (28.3%) |
| English Learners | 130 (16.3%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 2.7 points from last year and rose 0.6 points over the full period. Math fell 6.9 points from last year and fell 2.8 points over the full period.
•Math -2.8 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Filipino and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 49.4% to 57.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 33% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 40.5-point reading income gap is wider than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
5.7% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 60.0% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 66% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 16% to 58%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 32.8% to 52.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 33% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 39.5-point math income gap is wider than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
3.6% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 44.9% of English-only students. The gap narrowed 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 795 schools for reading and 796 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 6–8 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 Juan Cabrillo Middle compare within the district?
Juan Cabrillo Middle is No. 3 in both reading and math proficiency among the 4 6–8 schools in Santa Clara Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Juan Cabrillo Middle rank in California?
Juan Cabrillo Middle ranks No. 396 of 1,204 in reading and No. 396 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Juan Cabrillo Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 4 in both subjects among 4 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 29.2% meet the reading standard and 16.1% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Juan Cabrillo Middle compare with other schools in Santa Clara?
Juan Cabrillo Middle is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 6–8 schools in Santa Clara with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Santa ClaraHow does Juan Cabrillo Middle compare with other schools in Santa Clara County?
Juan Cabrillo Middle is No. 27 in reading and No. 26 in math proficiency among the 43 6–8 schools in Santa Clara County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Santa Clara CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 6–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Juan Cabrillo MiddleThis school | 41.3% | 55.1% |
| Buchser Middle | 44.4% | 60.4% |
| Dolores Huerta Middle | 31.4% | 50.0% |
