Oak Grove Elementary, CA

Original Research by School Decision on Oak Grove Elementary

Oak Grove Elementary is a kindergarten through eighth grade district serving a large, diverse student population in Santa Clara County. The district comprises several elementary and intermediate schools spread across the county, drawing students from multiple communities within the San Jose area.

Academic performance in the district is below the county median across tested subjects. In English language arts, reading proficiency hovers around the low-to-mid range across grades, with third-grade students showing the lowest proficiency and seventh graders the highest. In mathematics, proficiency is notably lower across all grade levels, with fifth graders showing the softest results. Science proficiency, measured in grades five and eight, sits in the mid-30s range for both. Overall across all subjects and grades, the district's proficiency index places it below the midpoint among Santa Clara County's districts. A parent evaluating this district may want to examine specific school performance data and curriculum offerings, as district-wide numbers can mask variation within individual schools and programs.

The student population reflects the broader Silicon Valley demographics, with about half of students identifying as Hispanic, a substantial share as Asian, and meaningful representation across other racial and ethnic groups. The district does not report free-or-reduced-price-lunch rates, making it difficult to assess poverty concentration from available data.

The housing market in the district's service area reflects high Santa Clara County costs, with median home values well above the state benchmark and rents substantially elevated compared to the national average. Monthly rent in the area runs above local affordability thresholds, and the gap between cost of housing and median household income makes homeownership a stretch for many families without significant income. This context shapes the families the district serves and the economic circumstances many households navigate.

The district has secured voter approval for a school facilities bond that funds modernization of classrooms, technology upgrades, science labs, and security enhancements across district schools without raising property tax rates beyond current levels, as prior bond funding expires. This represents a lasting district-wide investment in the physical learning environment.

Beyond core academics, Oak Grove operates several choice program options that allow families to select distinctive educational pathways. STEAM@Stipe offers project-based learning in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics for kindergarten through sixth grade, featuring Silicon Valley company partnerships. The district also operates a Virtual Learning Academy, a Spanish Dual Language Immersion program, an Indigo K-8 program, and an AdVENTURE STEM program. These options give families enrollment flexibility within the district and appeal to parents seeking specialized curriculum emphases.

Chronic absenteeism in the district sits near the county median, suggesting attendance patterns comparable to other county districts. The district's per-pupil spending falls in the lower half of the county range, positioning resources as a constraint relative to wealthier neighboring districts.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

8,714

Grades

KG–08

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 51%

Black 3%

White 13%

Asian 26%

Two+ 7%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 1%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr ALL

31%

—

Gr 3

25%

57%

Gr 4

28%

60%

Gr 5

25%

61%

Gr 6

35%

68%

Gr 7

40%

66%

Gr 8

33%

63%

Math

Gr ALL

28%

—

Gr 3

32%

68%

Gr 4

30%

61%

Gr 5

24%

50%

Gr 6

30%

57%

Gr 7

27%

52%

Gr 8

24%

53%

Science

Gr 5

16%

50%

Gr 8

21%

49%

Gr HS

19%

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Schools in this District

18 schools are officially reported under this district.

Baldwin (Julia) Elementary

Bernal Intermediate

Christopher Elementary

Davis (Caroline) Intermediate

Del Roble Elementary

Edenvale Elementary

Frost (Earl) Elementary

Hayes Elementary

Herman (Leonard) Intermediate

Oak Ridge Elementary

Parkview Elementary

Sakamoto Elementary

Stipe (Samuel) Elementary

Santa Teresa Elementary

Taylor (Bertha) Elementary

Ledesma (Rita) Elementary

Anderson (Alex) Elementary

Indigo

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

52%

Grade 3

47%

Grade 4

39%

Grade 5

44%

Grade 6

41%

Grade 7

40%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

43%

Grade 3

45%

Grade 4

46%

Grade 5

52%

Grade 6

54%

Grade 7

49%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

36%

Grade 5

36%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

52%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$1.55M

Year-over-year change-2.6%

Range across 6 ZIP codes$1.1M to $2.3M

vs. state typical2.00x

vs. national typical4.21x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (6 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
95138		$1.8M	-1.3%	38.7%
95123	San Jose	$1.4M	-3.5%	26.9%
95119	San Jose	$1.4M	-4.2%	17.7%
95111	San Jose	$1.1M	-1.7%	9.6%
95136	San Jose	$1.4M	-3.8%	6.6%
95120	San Jose	$2.3M	+2.2%	0.4%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$3,683/mo

Year-over-year change+2.9%

Range across 5 ZIP codes$3,221 to $5,209/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (5 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
95138		$4,093	—	38.7%
95123	San Jose	$3,221	+3.4%	26.9%
95111	San Jose	$3,500	+1.0%	9.6%
95136	San Jose	$3,334	+3.2%	6.6%
95120	San Jose	$5,209	—	0.4%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$7,825/mo

Home price / national median income18.5x

Annual rent / national median income52.8%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$4,142/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$776,233 (-1.1% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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