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Robert Sanders Elementary

Mount Pleasant Elementary · Santa Clara County · 3411 Rocky Mountain Drive, San Jose, CA 95127-4853

(408) 258-7288 · www.mpesd.org/sanders

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2/10
#4597
Rank 4597 out of 5,722
Top 80%
English Language Arts3/10 · #4448 · 22nd percentile
Mathematics3/10 · #4443 · 22nd percentile
Science2/10 · #4795 · 14th percentile

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School Overview

Robert Sanders Elementary sits in the foothills of East San Jose, a neighborhood with deep working-class roots and a tight-knit Latino community that gives the area its distinct character. The school faces some real academic headwinds, with test scores that rank in the lower fifth of California elementary schools, so families who prioritize strong academics may want to look closely at the numbers before enrolling. That said, for families already rooted in this corner of San Jose, it can be worth exploring what support programs and enrichment opportunities the school offers beyond what the rankings capture.

Student Demographics

136 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
112 (82%)
Asian
14 (10%)
White
3 (2%)
African American
3 (2%)
Multiple Races
3 (2%)
Other
1 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners75 (55%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged113 (83%)
Students with Disabilities35 (26%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

304
Enrollment
16
Teachers (FTE)
19:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
14.7
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs5/10 · #3432 · 43rd percentile

103 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found