Moreland Middle School
Tel:
(408)875-3300
- Moreland Middle School serves 970 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Moreland Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Moreland Middle School's student population of 970 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 970 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 44 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Moreland Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has decreased from 25:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Moreland Middle School is 0.73, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1402 out of 9,595 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 28% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 35% | 54% |
| Black | 2% | 6% |
| White | 26% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.73 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 27% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Moreland School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Moreland Middle School is Prospect High School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Latimer Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Latimer Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- San Jose Latimer Elementary School Grades: K-7 | 444 students
0.4 miles
4250 Latimer Ave.
San Jose, CA 95130
(408)874-3600 0.4 K-7 444 - San Jose Gussie M. Baker Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 654 students
0.5 miles
4845 Bucknall Rd.
San Jose, CA 95130
(408)874-3200 0.5 K-5 654 - San Jose Country Lane Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 655 students
0.7 miles
5140 Country Ln.
San Jose, CA 95129
(408)874-3400 0.7 K-5 655 - San Jose Easterbrook Discovery Grades: K-8 | 1005 students
0.9 miles
4835 Doyle Rd.
San Jose, CA 95129
(408)874-3500 0.9 K-8 1005 - San Jose Discovery Charter Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 552 students
1.0 miles
4021 Teale Ave.
San Jose, CA 95117
(408)243-9800 1.0 K-8 552
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