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1250 South King Road, San Jose, CA 95122-2146
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 91st percentile among comparable California schools.
68.9% of students met California's reading standard, and it is holding steady.
61.8% of students met California's math standard, and it is slowly trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 68.9% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 61.8% |
| Reading State Rank | 163/1,734 (91st percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 142/1,735 (92nd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 18:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 423 |
| Low-Income Students | 311 (73.5%) |
| English Learners | 128 (30.3%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | Yes |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 1.6 points from last year and was unchanged over the full period. Math fell 2.3 points from last year and fell 4.2 points over the full period.
Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Filipino and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 61.9% to 77.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 10% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 11.1-point reading income gap is narrower than the 16.3-point gap at a typical California 5–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
8.7% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 73.8% 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
Filipino students have the strongest math results at about 100% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 48% to 88%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 57.4% to 66.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 9% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 20.2-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 15.3-point gap at a typical California 5–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
20.3% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 67.5% 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 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 KIPP Heartwood Academy compare within the district?
KIPP Heartwood Academy is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 5–8 schools in Alum Rock Union Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does KIPP Heartwood Academy rank in California?
KIPP Heartwood Academy ranks No. 163 of 1,734 in reading and No. 142 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at KIPP Heartwood Academy compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 2 5–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 65.5% meet the reading standard and 55.6% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does KIPP Heartwood Academy compare with other schools in San Jose?
KIPP Heartwood Academy is No. 3 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 8 5–8 schools in San Jose with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San JoseHow does KIPP Heartwood Academy compare with other schools in Santa Clara County?
KIPP Heartwood Academy is No. 3 in reading and No. 2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| KIPP Heartwood AcademyThis school | 61.8% | 68.9% |
| Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy | 42.8% | 53.1% |
| ACE Empower Academy | 10.8% | 19.6% |
