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Sylvia Cassell Elementary School

1300 Tallahassee Dr.
San Jose, CA 95122
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 253 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sylvia Cassell Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 253 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Sylvia Cassell Elementary School's student population of 253 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
253 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Sylvia Cassell Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sylvia Cassell Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#8767 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Sylvia Cassell Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sylvia Cassell 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.
15-19%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sylvia Cassell 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.
10-14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Sylvia Cassell Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Sylvia Cassell Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Asian
14%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Sylvia Cassell Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
80%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Sylvia Cassell Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Sylvia Cassell Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
2%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Sylvia Cassell Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Sylvia Cassell Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Sylvia Cassell Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.34
This chart displays the diversity score of Sylvia Cassell 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
70%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sylvia Cassell 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
15%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sylvia Cassell 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 Sylvia Cassell Elementary School's ranking?
Sylvia Cassell Elementary School is ranked #8767 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Sylvia Cassell Elementary School often compared to?
Sylvia Cassell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pearl Zanker Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Sylvia Cassell Elementary School?
253 students attend Sylvia Cassell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Sylvia Cassell Elementary School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sylvia Cassell Elementary School?
Sylvia Cassell Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sylvia Cassell Elementary School offer ?
Sylvia Cassell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sylvia Cassell Elementary School part of?
Sylvia Cassell Elementary School is part of Alum Rock Union Elementary School District.
In what neighborhood is Sylvia Cassell Elementary School located?
Sylvia Cassell Elementary School is located in the Cassell and Foxdale neighborhood of San Jose, CA.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 253 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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