Herman (Leonard) Intermediate

5955 Blossom Ave.
San Jose, CA 95123
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 714 students in grades 5-8, Herman (Leonard) Intermediate ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 714 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : Top 20% in CA
  • : 54% (Top 20%)
  • : 76% (Top 10%)
  • : 59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Herman (Leonard) Intermediate ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Herman (Leonard) Intermediate's student population of 714 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
714 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Herman (Leonard) Intermediate ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Herman (Leonard) Intermediate is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#1105 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
54%
33%
76%
47%
59%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
31%
12%
Hispanic
39%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
18%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.72
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Herman (Leonard) Intermediate's ranking?
Herman (Leonard) Intermediate is ranked #1105 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Herman (Leonard) Intermediate often compared to?
Herman (Leonard) Intermediateis often viewed alongside schools like Bernal Intermediate by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Herman (Leonard) Intermediate?
714 students attend Herman (Leonard) Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Herman (Leonard) Intermediate students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Asian, 18% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Herman (Leonard) Intermediate?
Herman (Leonard) Intermediate has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Herman (Leonard) Intermediate offer ?
Herman (Leonard) Intermediate offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Herman (Leonard) Intermediate part of?
Herman (Leonard) Intermediate is part of Oak Grove Elementary School District.
In what neighborhood is Herman (Leonard) Intermediate located?
Herman (Leonard) Intermediate is located in the Shawnee neighborhood of San Jose, CA.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 714 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 54% (Top 20%)
  • : 76% (Top 10%)
  • : 59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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