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Thomas P. Ryan Elementary

Alum Rock Union Elementary · Santa Clara County · 1241 McGinness Avenue, San Jose, CA 95127-4026

(408) 928-8650

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1/10
#5404
Rank 5404 out of 5,722
Top 94%
English Language Arts1/10 · #5535 · 3rd percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #5228 · 9th percentile
Science2/10 · #4890 · 13th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

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School Overview

Thomas P. Ryan Elementary sits in the east San Jose neighborhood, a densely urban, working-class corner of Silicon Valley where the tech-industry buzz feels worlds away from daily life. The school serves a community with significant academic challenges, and families considering it should know that test scores in English and math fall well below state averages. That said, east San Jose has a rich Latino cultural identity and a tight-knit community feel, and families who are deeply embedded in the neighborhood may find value in a school that reflects that local character — though those prioritizing academic outcomes may want to explore other options within the Alum Rock district.

Student Demographics

129 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
112 (87%)
Asian
6 (5%)
Filipino
6 (5%)
Multiple Races
3 (2%)
White
2 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners76 (59%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged108 (84%)
Students with Disabilities28 (22%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

247
Enrollment
15
Teachers (FTE)
16.5:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
18.8
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 Programs8/10 · #1744 · 71st percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found