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4121 Mackin Woods Lane, San Jose, CA 95135-1159
Summary
Tom Matsumoto Elementary is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 91st percentile among comparable California schools.
76.4% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down slightly.
73.8% of students met California's math standard, which is strong statewide but is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 76.4% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 73.8% |
| Reading State Rank | 397/4,657 (91st percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 447/4,657 (90th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 23:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 727 |
| Low-Income Students | 97 (13.3%) |
| English Learners | 87 (12.0%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 3.5 points from last year and fell 0.7 points over the full period. Math fell 3.0 points from last year and fell 1.8 points over the full period.
•Math -1.8 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 72.1% to 81.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 9% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 31.3-point reading income gap is wider than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
27.3% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 73.8% 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
White students have the strongest math results at about 91% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 45% to 83%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 60.6% to 79.4% 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 39.0-point math income gap is wider than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
29.4% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 70.2% 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 1,479 schools for reading and 1,483 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–6 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 Tom Matsumoto Elementary compare within the district?
Tom Matsumoto Elementary is No. 4 in both reading and math proficiency among the 13 K–6 schools in Evergreen Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Tom Matsumoto Elementary rank in California?
Tom Matsumoto Elementary ranks No. 397 of 4,657 in reading and No. 447 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 Tom Matsumoto Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 6 in reading and No. 7 in math among 13 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 50.0% meet the reading standard and 40.9% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Tom Matsumoto Elementary compare with other schools in San Jose?
Tom Matsumoto Elementary is No. 4 in both reading and math proficiency among the 31 K–6 schools in San Jose with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San JoseHow does Tom Matsumoto Elementary compare with other schools in Santa Clara County?
Tom Matsumoto Elementary is No. 13 in reading and No. 14 in math proficiency among the 47 K–6 schools in Santa Clara County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Santa Clara CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–6 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Matsumoto ElementaryThis school | 73.8% | 76.4% |
| Cadwallader Elementary | 61.8% | 67.3% |
| Carolyn A. Clark Elementary | 66.8% | 71.6% |
