George Shirakawa Sr. Elementary School

George Shirakawa Sr. Elementary School

Public Elementary, Middle School | Grade K-8
665 Wool Creek Dr,  San Jose, CA
Franklin-McKinley Elementary School District
2.3
3.7
633 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Iqbal Chadda
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Math Proficiency
33%
Reading Proficiency
44%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
C+
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
44%
Math Proficiency
33%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
31
Full Time Teachers
31
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.7%

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
20.6%
State Average
17.9%
Science
14.6%
State Average
9.9%
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Student Diversity

Male
55.6%
Female
44.4%
Hispanic
54.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
32.5%
White
5.7%
Two or more races
4.3%
Black
2.1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
2.3 4 Reviews
1.0 Freshman
5/9/2019
I know people from Shirakawa. None of them are advanced in math. Not because of their wits, but because of the system.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 19 Reviews
1.0 parent
8/27/2021
The school is surrounded by campers that are occupied by homeless. The location is in an industrial work area, not child friendly. Children walking to nearby restaurants after school, or walking home, have to pass by these campers. One is parked by the school where kids are told to wait and play on...
5.0 parent
3/16/2020
We feel as long as the current principal is around we feel absolutely confident that the school would be a great school. If that changes then we may have to review our opinion.
5.0 parent
8/10/2018
I absolutely love the staff at this school. The leaders have a passion and drive for learning and compassion for students growth processes. Mrs. Do, first grade teacher is incredible! Mrs. D. Nguyen is an amazing teacher! Mrs. M. Nguyen is fabulous! These three teachers are kind and supportive, help...
5.0 parent
6/26/2018
This is our first year in this school and I fell in love with the environment, integrity, values, events, and academic approach this school has to offer. I am ethusiastic to see my sons grow in this environment and I will make sure I will be involved in every step of the way.

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