Herman (Leonard) Intermediate

5955 Blossom Ave.
San Jose, CA 95123
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 720 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 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 720 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : 56%
  • : 68%
  • 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:

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School Overview

Herman (Leonard) Intermediate's student population of 720 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
720 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Herman (Leonard) Intermediate is 0.74, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
(18-19)
56%
40%
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(18-19)
68%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
29%
12%
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Hispanic
36%
56%
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Black
4%
5%
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White
21%
21%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.74
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Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
5%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

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?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Herman (Leonard) Intermediate?
720 students attend Herman (Leonard) Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Herman (Leonard) Intermediate students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Asian, 21% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% 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.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 720 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : 56%
  • : 68%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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