B−
Merritt Trace Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades K–5
651 Dana Ave., San Jose, CA 95126 · (408) 535-6257 · Part of San Jose Unified School District
Students
829
Students per teacher
22:1
Free or reduced lunch
54%
Setting
City
Grades
K–5
What stands out about Merritt Trace Elementary
- Math proficiency 12 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 14 pts below the state
- Larger classes: 22:1 students per teacher
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency22%
State average 33.6%
Reading / language arts35%
State average 48.6%
Location
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651 Dana Ave., San Jose
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten194
Grade 1117
Grade 2118
Grade 3116
Grade 4134
Grade 5150
Enrollment over time
847’20
808’21
831’22
836’23
829’24
About steady.
Who goes here
Hispanic 72%White 15%Two or more races 6%Asian 5%Black 2%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.