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Merritt Trace Elementary

San Jose, CA

PublicElementary · Grades K–5
651 Dana Ave., San Jose, CA 95126(408) 535-6257
Test scores
California state tests, 2024–25

English language arts

388 students tested

36.9% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 34.7% did.

  • Exceeded17.0%
  • Met19.9%
  • Nearly met20.1%
  • Not met43.0%

Math

391 students tested

27.9% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 29.6% did.

  • Exceeded14.8%
  • Met13.0%
  • Nearly met24.8%
  • Not met47.3%
Discipline
State and federal reports

California Department of Education

4.5% of students were suspended at least once in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Enrolled during the year896874
Suspended in or out of school3.7% · 334.5% · 39
Suspensions78108
Violence with injury10
Violence without injury65100
Weapons11
Drugs10
Defiance only92
Other15

Each suspension is listed under its most serious offense.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall807836
Suspended out of school2.2% · 183.5% · 29
Suspended in school2.1% · 172.2% · 18
Expelled0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Attendance
California Department of Education

26.1% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Students counted873857
Chronically absent27.9% · 24426.1% · 224

Chronically absent means missing 10% or more of the school days a student was enrolled.

School Profile

Location

City, Large

Enrollment

836 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

21:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino69.9%
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White16.0%
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Black or African American1.6%
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Asian5.9%
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Two or More Races6.2%
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American Indian or Alaska Native0.2%
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Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.2%
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Public school directory

NCES ID 063459005741

District
San Jose Unified
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
Supplemental virtual
Enrollment
836 students
Teachers (FTE)
39.3

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