Pala Middle School (Closed 2011)
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 28% (which was lower than the California state average of 56%) for the 2009-10 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 36% (which was lower than the California state average of 54%) for the 2009-10 school year.
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students (09-10) | 400 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (09-10) | 28% | 56% |
| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (09-10) | 36% | 54% |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | n/a | 23:1 |
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| American Indian (09-10) | 2% | 1% |
| Asian (09-10) | 18% | 11% |
| Hispanic (09-10) | 75% | 50% |
| Black (09-10) | 3% | 7% |
| White (09-10) | 1% | 27% |
| Hawaiian (09-10) | 1% | 1% |
| Two or more races (09-10) | n/a | 3% |
| Diversity Score | n/a | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10) | 78% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10) | 11% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Alum Rock Union Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Pala Middle School is Escuela Popular/center For Training And Careers Family Learning (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Ben Painter Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Russo/mcentee Academy (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- San Jose Escuela Popular/center For Training And Careers Family Learning Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 697 students
0.0 miles
149 N. White Rd.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 275-7191 0.0 9-12 697 - San Jose James Lick High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 1,099 student
0.2 miles
57 N. White Rd.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 347-4400 0.2 9-12 1,099 - San Jose Russo/mcentee Academy Alternative School
Grades: K-5 | 523 students
0.2 miles
2851 Gay Ave.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 928-8900 0.2 K-5 523 - San Jose Foothill High School Alternative School
Grades: 11-12 | 330 students
0.4 miles
230 Pala Ave.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 928-9100 0.4 11-12 330 - San Jose Linda Vista Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 527 students
0.6 miles
100 Kirk Ave.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 928-7800 0.6 K-5 527
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