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3200 Forbes Avenue, Santa Clara, CA 95051-6119
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 85th percentile among comparable California schools.
68.7% of students met California's reading standard, and it is holding steady.
68.4% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 68.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 68.4% |
| Reading State Rank | 730/4,657 (84th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 649/4,657 (86th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 16:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 314 |
| Low-Income Students | 51 (16.2%) |
| English Learners | 39 (12.4%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 3.7 points from last year and fell 0.3 points over the full period. Math fell 0.9 points from last year and rose 1.5 points over the full period.
•Math +1.5 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 61.9% to 73.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 16% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 19.2-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
18.2% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 71.3% 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
White students have the strongest math results at about 84% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 27% to 74%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 55.8% to 76.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 14% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 21.9-point math income gap is slightly 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
33.3% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 72.2% 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 Sutter Elementary compare within the district?
Sutter Elementary is No. 4 in both reading and math proficiency among the 18 K–5 schools in Santa Clara Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Sutter Elementary rank in California?
Sutter Elementary ranks No. 730 of 4,657 in reading and No. 649 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Sutter Elementary compare with other schools in Santa Clara?
Sutter Elementary is No. 4 in reading and No. 5 in math proficiency among the 15 K–5 schools in Santa Clara with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Santa ClaraHow does Sutter Elementary compare with other schools in Santa Clara County?
Sutter Elementary is No. 54 in reading and No. 58 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sutter ElementaryThis school | 68.4% | 68.7% |
| Bowers Elementary | 39.0% | 40.5% |
| Bracher Elementary | 37.7% | 45.2% |
