Downtown College Preparatory Middle School

1402 Monterey Hwy.
San Jose, CA 95110

Rating

Bottom 50%

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Downtown College Preparatory Middle School serves 492 students in grades 5-8.

Downtown College Preparatory Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Charter School
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 492 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Downtown College Preparatory Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Downtown College Preparatory Middle School's student population of 492 students has declined by 18% over five school years.

The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.

School Type

Charter School

Grades Offered

Grades 5-8

Total Students

492 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

20 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

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School Rankings

Downtown College Preparatory Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Downtown College Preparatory Middle School is 0.15, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#3030 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

19%

34%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

24%

49%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

25:1

22:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

Hispanic

92%

56%

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Black

White

22%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.15

0.63

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Eligible for Free Lunch

69%

53%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch

13%

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Downtown College Preparatory Middle School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Downtown College Preparatory Middle School's ranking?

Downtown College Preparatory Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Most improved public schools (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

How many students attend Downtown College Preparatory Middle School?

492 students attend Downtown College Preparatory Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

92% of Downtown College Preparatory Middle School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Downtown College Preparatory Middle School?

Downtown College Preparatory Middle School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Downtown College Preparatory Middle School offer ?

Downtown College Preparatory Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8

What school district is Downtown College Preparatory Middle School part of?

Downtown College Preparatory Middle School is part of Downtown College Preparatory Middle School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Charter School
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 492 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education