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1401 Turlock Lane, San Jose, CA 95132-2347
Summary
Ruskin Elementary is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 89th percentile among comparable California schools.
73.4% of students met California's reading standard, and it is holding steady.
73.5% of students met California's math standard, which is strong statewide but is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 73.4% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 73.5% |
| Reading State Rank | 528/4,657 (89th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 459/4,657 (90th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 24:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 367 |
| Low-Income Students | 62 (16.9%) |
| English Learners | 98 (26.7%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 4.4 points from last year and rose 0.3 points over the full period. Math rose 4.8 points from last year and fell 0.6 points over the full period.
•Math -0.6 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 66.7% to 80.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 12% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 37.5-point reading income gap is nearly twice as wide as the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
41.5% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 65.5% 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 87% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 16% to 67%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 71.5% to 77.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 10% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 44.3-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
48.5% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 59.7% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•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 Ruskin Elementary compare within the district?
Ruskin Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 7 K–5 schools in Berryessa Union Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Ruskin Elementary rank in California?
Ruskin Elementary ranks No. 528 of 4,657 in reading and No. 459 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 Ruskin Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in reading and No. 3 in math among 7 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 44.0% meet the reading standard and 38.7% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Ruskin Elementary compare with other schools in San Jose?
Ruskin Elementary is No. 15 in reading and No. 14 in math proficiency among the 75 K–5 schools in San Jose with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San JoseHow does Ruskin Elementary compare with other schools in Santa Clara County?
Ruskin Elementary is No. 47 in reading and No. 53 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ruskin ElementaryThis school | 73.5% | 73.4% |
| Brooktree Elementary | 34.3% | 45.6% |
| Majestic Way Elementary | 59.8% | 56.4% |
