Serving 428 students in grades 6-8, August Boeger Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 428 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Math Proficiency: 19%
- Reading Proficiency: 44%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
August Boeger Middle School's student population of 428 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
428 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of August Boeger Middle School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)19%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)44%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
19%
12%
Hispanic
72%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
3%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are August Boeger Middle School often compared to?
August Boeger Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ida Jew Academies by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend August Boeger Middle School?
428 students attend August Boeger Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of August Boeger Middle School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of August Boeger Middle School?
August Boeger Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does August Boeger Middle School offer ?
August Boeger Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is August Boeger Middle School part of?
August Boeger Middle School is part of Mount Pleasant Elementary School District.
In what neighborhood is August Boeger Middle School located?
August Boeger Middle School is located in the Alum Rock neighborhood of San Jose, CA. There are 35 other public schools located in Alum Rock.
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