Lee Mathson Middle School (Closed 2021)

2050 Kammerer Ave.
San Jose, CA 95116
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Lee Mathson Middle School served 216 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 19% (which was lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35% (which was lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
216 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
19%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
35%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
17%
12%
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Hispanic
75%
56%
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Black
4%
5%
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White
1%
21%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.41
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Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
16%
6%
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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 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 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Lee Mathson Middle School?
216 students attend Lee Mathson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Lee Mathson Middle School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lee Mathson Middle School?
Lee Mathson Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Lee Mathson Middle School offer ?
Lee Mathson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Lee Mathson Middle School part of?
Lee Mathson Middle School is part of Alum Rock Union Elementary School District.

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