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270 Washington Avenue, Santa Clara, CA 95050-5950
Summary
Washington Open Elementary is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 94th percentile among comparable California schools.
79.1% of students met California's reading standard, and it is holding steady.
77.8% of students met California's math standard, which is strong statewide but is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 79.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 77.8% |
| Reading State Rank | 270/4,657 (94th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 305/4,657 (93rd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 352 |
| Low-Income Students | 30 (8.5%) |
| English Learners | 32 (9.1%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Lottery |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 1.2 points from last year and rose 0.2 points over the full period. Math rose 2.9 points from last year and fell 2.3 points over the full period.
•Math -2.3 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Asian and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 73.7% to 83.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 6% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students are 1.0 points ahead in reading. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 88% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 61% to 83%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 75.4% to 80.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 7% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 12.3-point math income gap is narrower than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
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 Washington Open Elementary compare within the district?
Washington Open Elementary is No. 2 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 Washington Open Elementary rank in California?
Washington Open Elementary ranks No. 270 of 4,657 in reading and No. 305 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Washington Open Elementary compare with other schools in Santa Clara?
Washington Open Elementary is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 15 K–5 schools in Santa Clara with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Santa ClaraHow does Washington Open Elementary compare with other schools in Santa Clara County?
Washington Open Elementary is No. 26 in reading and No. 36 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Open ElementaryThis school | 77.8% | 79.1% |
| Bowers Elementary | 39.0% | 40.5% |
| Bracher Elementary | 37.7% | 45.2% |
