Easterbrook Discovery, San Jose CA

Original Research by School Decision on Easterbrook Discovery

Easterbrook Discovery serves kindergarten through eighth grade in the Almaden area of San Jose, in the Moreland school district. It is a standard public elementary and middle school with an enrollment around that typical for the grade span, drawing a diverse student body. About half of the students identify as Asian, with the remainder spread among white, Hispanic, and other backgrounds. A modest share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, placing the school in a relatively affluent area overall.

Academic performance is solidly in the middle-to-strong range across the tested grades. In English language arts, proficiency runs in the high sixties to low eighties across grades three through eight, with seventh and eighth graders performing notably well. Math proficiency is somewhat more variable, ranging from the high sixties in grades three and four, dipping to the low sixties in sixth grade, then climbing back to mid-seventies in grades seven and eight. Science testing appears in grades five and eight only, with both showing proficiency around two-thirds to seventy percent. The school's overall proficiency index places it above the midpoint among the county's districts, a meaningful position that reflects consistent, competent instruction across subjects without reaching the very highest tier.

The neighborhood sits in Silicon Valley's prosperous tech corridor. Housing values in the 95129 zip code are substantial, and monthly rents are correspondingly high; owning a home here demands a significant income, though the district's Measure U parcel tax and Measure M bonds both represent ongoing property tax commitments families should factor into their cost calculations. The area is car-oriented suburban residential, with shopping and services nearby but not the dense walkability of downtown.

The school is part of Moreland, a small K-8 district with seven schools spread across different San Jose neighborhoods. In November 2024 voters renewed the parcel tax through the early 2030s, assuring stable local funding for teacher retention, core academics, technology, and small class sizes. The district is also actively upgrading facilities under the Measure M bond, with new work ongoing at playgrounds, fields, and learning spaces. These are material commitments that provide visibility into the district's financial and instructional stability.

Music is listed among the school's offerings, though the data does not detail the full breadth of programs, so a parent may want to visit the school website or contact the school directly to understand what arts, science, electives, or enrichment opportunities exist. Kindergarten through eighth grades means students graduate from this school and move on to high school elsewhere, so continuity with secondary options is a practical question to explore separately.

The school occupies an established residential area with a solid middle-class and affluent student population, middle-range state test results that suggest a capable staff and baseline rigor, and the backing of a small, stable district. It is a straightforward choice for families seeking a neighborhood school with sound academics and reasonable proximity to home, not one defined by intensive specialization or high academic selectivity.

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Academic performance

How students perform on state tests, by grade, set against the district.

Math

Grade 376%

School 76% · District 65% · ▲ 10 pts above district

▲ 33 pts above state median · ▲ 18 pts above county median

Grade 475%

School 75% · District 59% · ▲ 16 pts above district

▲ 38 pts above state median · ▲ 22 pts above county median

Grade 570%

School 70% · District 53% · ▲ 17 pts above district

▲ 40 pts above state median · ▲ 23 pts above county median

Grade 662%

School 62% · District 52% · ▲ 9 pts above district

▲ 31 pts above state median · ▲ 16 pts above county median

Grade 775%

School 75% · District 57% · ▲ 19 pts above district

▲ 45 pts above state median · ▲ 30 pts above county median

Grade 873%

School 73% · District 52% · ▲ 21 pts above district

▲ 45 pts above state median · ▲ 34 pts above county median

English language arts

Grade 369%

School 69% · District 63% · ▲ 7 pts above district

▲ 29 pts above state median · ▲ 17 pts above county median

Grade 471%

School 71% · District 62% · ▲ 9 pts above district

▲ 28 pts above state median · ▲ 15 pts above county median

Grade 572%

School 72% · District 61% · ▲ 12 pts above district

▲ 27 pts above state median · ▲ 15 pts above county median

Grade 667%

School 67% · District 62% · ▲ 6 pts above district

▲ 23 pts above state median · ▲ 9 pts above county median

Grade 780%

School 80% · District 69% · ▲ 12 pts above district

▲ 35 pts above state median · ▲ 24 pts above county median

Grade 881%

School 81% · District 66% · ▲ 16 pts above district

▲ 37 pts above state median · ▲ 27 pts above county median

Science

Grade 566%

School 66% · District 51% · ▲ 15 pts above district

▲ 38 pts above state median · ▲ 23 pts above county median

Grade 870%

School 70% · District 49% · ▲ 21 pts above district

▲ 44 pts above state median · ▲ 33 pts above county median

Social studies

Grade 885%

School 85% · District 60% · ▲ 25 pts above district

▲ 36 pts above state median · ▲ 28 pts above county median

This schoolMoreland, same grade

Graduation rate (ACGR) reflects the federally published Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate for the most recent year available. We refresh this data annually at the close of each academic year in June. The federal source publishes a banded rate (for example, "90-94%") instead of an exact number for cohorts small enough to risk identifying individual students. The state distribution chart, where shown, plots every school in the state with a published rate or band; schools whose rate is federally suppressed are excluded. Where the federal source publishes a band rather than an exact rate, the school is placed within its band using a stable, ID-derived offset, so its position is consistent across visits.

Proficiency by household income

English language arts

Grade 3Lower-income38%Higher-income76%38 pp gap

Grade 4Lower-income40%Higher-income77%37 pp gap

Grade 5Lower-income46%Higher-income81%35 pp gap

Grade 6Lower-income38%Higher-income77%39 pp gap

Grade 7Lower-income43%Higher-income89%46 pp gap

Grade 8Lower-income55%Higher-income87%32 pp gap

Mathematics

Grade 3Lower-income56%Higher-income80%23 pp gap

Grade 4Lower-income41%Higher-income84%43 pp gap

Grade 5Lower-income46%Higher-income78%33 pp gap

Grade 6Lower-income28%Higher-income74%46 pp gap

Grade 7Lower-income52%Higher-income80%28 pp gap

Grade 8Lower-income29%Higher-income84%55 pp gap