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1755 Gilda Way, San Jose, CA 95124-6207
Summary
Noddin Elementary is an excellent school.
Reading and math results average to the 94th percentile among comparable California schools.
80.2% of students met California's reading standard, and it is quickly trending up.
76.3% of students met California's math standard, which is strong statewide and is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 80.2% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 76.3% |
| Reading State Rank | 232/4,657 (95th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 355/4,657 (92nd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 500 |
| Low-Income Students | 79 (15.8%) |
| English Learners | 85 (17.0%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 3.8 points from last year and rose 10.7 points over the full period. Math rose 2.2 points from last year and rose 10.7 points over the full period.
•Math +10.7 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Two or more races and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 75.4% to 85.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 5% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 35.1-point reading income gap is wider than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
39.4% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 78.8% of English-only students. The gap narrowed 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 93% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 44% to 67%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 67.9% to 82.9% 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 27.6-point math income gap is wider than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
57.1% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 68.6% 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 1,832 schools for reading and 1,839 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–5 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 Noddin Elementary compare within the district?
Noddin Elementary is No. 2 in reading and No. 5 in math proficiency among the 6 K–5 schools in Union Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Noddin Elementary rank in California?
Noddin Elementary ranks No. 232 of 4,657 in reading and No. 355 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 Noddin Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 3 in reading and No. 2 in math among 6 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 51.2% meet the reading standard and 53.5% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Noddin Elementary compare with other schools in San Jose?
Noddin Elementary is No. 7 in reading and No. 11 in math proficiency among the 75 K–5 schools in San Jose with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San JoseHow does Noddin Elementary compare with other schools in Santa Clara County?
Noddin Elementary is No. 24 in reading and No. 44 in math proficiency among the 153 K–5 schools in Santa Clara County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Santa Clara CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Noddin ElementaryThis school | 76.3% | 80.2% |
| Carlton Elementary | 83.0% | 76.7% |
| Guadalupe Elementary | 81.0% | 82.9% |
