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James Mcentee Academy (Closed 2015)

2851 Gay Ave.
San Jose, CA 95127
(School attendance zone shown in map)
James Mcentee Academy serves 329 students in grades 3-5. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 72% (which was higher than the California state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 66% (which was higher than the California state average of 58%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
329 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
(11-12)
72%
59%
(11-12)
66%
58%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
23%
12%
Hispanic
69%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
3%
20%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.47
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% CA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% CA state average).
How many students attend James Mcentee Academy?
329 students attend James Mcentee Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of James Mcentee Academy students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of James Mcentee Academy?
James Mcentee Academy has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does James Mcentee Academy offer ?
James Mcentee Academy offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is James Mcentee Academy part of?
James Mcentee Academy is part of Alum Rock Union Elementary School District.

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