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Hammer Montessori At Galarza Elementary School

1610 Bird Ave.
San Jose, CA 95125
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 300 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hammer Montessori At Galarza Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 300 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : Top 10% in CA
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Hammer Montessori At Galarza Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Hammer Montessori At Galarza Elementary School's student population of 300 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
300 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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Students by Grade
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Hammer Montessori At Galarza Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hammer Montessori At Galarza Elementary School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#959 out of 9602 schools
(Top 10%)
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60-64%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hammer Montessori At Galarza Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hammer Montessori At Galarza Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-59%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
22:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
17%
12%
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Hispanic
32%
55%
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Black
7%
5%
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White
28%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Hammer Montessori At Galarza Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Two or more races
15%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.77
This chart displays the diversity score of Hammer Montessori At Galarza Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hammer Montessori At Galarza Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hammer Montessori At Galarza Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hammer Montessori At Galarza Elementary School's ranking?
Hammer Montessori At Galarza Elementary School is ranked #959 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Hammer Montessori At Galarza Elementary School often compared to?
Hammer Montessori At Galarza Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hacienda Science/environmental Magnet by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Hammer Montessori At Galarza Elementary School?
300 students attend Hammer Montessori At Galarza Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Hammer Montessori At Galarza Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hammer Montessori At Galarza Elementary School?
Hammer Montessori At Galarza Elementary School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Hammer Montessori At Galarza Elementary School offer ?
Hammer Montessori At Galarza Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Hammer Montessori At Galarza Elementary School part of?
Hammer Montessori At Galarza Elementary School is part of San Jose Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Hammer Montessori At Galarza Elementary School located?
Hammer Montessori At Galarza Elementary School is located in the Willow Glen neighborhood of San Jose, CA. There are 9 other public schools located in Willow Glen.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 300 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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