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Union Middle School

2130 Los Gatos-almaden Rd.
San Jose, CA 95124
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 1,012 students in grades 6-8, Union Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,012 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Top 5% in CA
  • : 77% (Top 5%)
  • : 80% (Top 5%)
  • : 73% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Union Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Union Middle School's student population of 1,012 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,012 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Union Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Union Middle School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#370 out of 9602 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Union Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
77%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Union Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Union Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
73%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Union Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Union Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Asian
34%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Union Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
10%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Union Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Union Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
46%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Union Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Union Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Union Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.66
This chart displays the diversity score of Union Middle School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Union Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
1%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Union Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Union Middle School's ranking?
Union Middle School is ranked #370 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Union Middle School often compared to?
Union Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dartmouth Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Union Middle School?
1,012 students attend Union Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Union Middle School students are White, 34% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Union Middle School?
Union Middle School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Union Middle School offer ?
Union Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Union Middle School part of?
Union Middle School is part of Union Elementary School District.
In what neighborhood is Union Middle School located?
Union Middle School is located in the Union neighborhood of San Jose, CA.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,012 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 77% (Top 5%)
  • : 80% (Top 5%)
  • : 73% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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