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Hammer Montessori at Galarza Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades K–5
1610 Bird Ave., San Jose, CA 95125 · (408) 535-6671 · Part of San Jose Unified School District
Students
309
Students per teacher
24:1
Free or reduced lunch
20%
Setting
City
Grades
K–5
What stands out about Hammer Montessori at Galarza Elementary
- School Grade A: near the top of California’s public schools
- Math proficiency 18 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 18 pts above the state
- Larger classes: 24:1 students per teacher
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency52%
State average 33.6%
Reading / language arts67%
State average 48.6%
Location
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1610 Bird Ave., San Jose
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten49
Grade 150
Grade 251
Grade 355
Grade 456
Grade 548
Enrollment over time
333’20
299’21
300’22
308’23
309’24
Down 7.2% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 29%Hispanic 28%Asian 20%Two or more races 17%Black 5%American Indian/Alaska Native <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.