Middle College High School
Tel:
(408) 298-2181
- Middle College High School serves 50 students in grades 11-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Middle College High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Middle College High School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Middle College High School's student population of 50 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 11-12 |
| Total Students | 50 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 2 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Middle College High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Middle College High School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #2786 out of 9602 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21-39% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥80% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 1% |
| Asian | 10% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 34% | 54% |
| Black | 8% | 5% |
| White | 32% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | 4% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 10% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.76 | 0.64 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥80% | 84% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 26% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | San Jose Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Middle College High School is Abraham Lincoln High School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Luther Burbank Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
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- San Jose Luther Burbank Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 517 students
0.5 miles
4 Wabash Ave.
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 295-1814 0.5 K-8 517 - San Jose Sherman Oaks Elementary School Charter School
Grades: K-6 | 556 students
0.5 miles
1800 Fruitdale Ave.
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 795-1140 0.5 K-6 556 - San Jose Abraham Lincoln High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,879 student
0.9 miles
555 Dana Ave.
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 535-6300 0.9 9-12 1,879 - San Diego Ballington Academy For The Arts And Scis - San Bernardino Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 171 students
0.9 miles
799 E. Rialto Ave.
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 228-2054 0.9 K-5 171 - San Jose Del Mar High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,259 student
0.9 miles
1224 Del Mar Ave.
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 626-3403 0.9 9-12 1,259
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