Union Middle School
Tel:
(408)371-0366
- Union Middle School serves 1,014 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 75% (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 77% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Union Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Union Middle School's student population of 1,014 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,014 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 44 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Union Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has decreased from 24:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Union Middle School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. 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 | #510 out of 9,595 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 77% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 22% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 57% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 4% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Union Elementary School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Union Middle School is Leigh High School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Steindorf Steam K-8 Magnet (1.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Alta Vista Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Los Gatos Alta Vista Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 642 students
0.4 miles
200 Blossom Valley Rd
Los Gatos, CA 95032
(408)356-6146 0.4 K-5 642 - San Jose Leigh High School Grades: 9-12 | 1691 students
0.6 miles
5210 Leigh Ave.
San Jose, CA 95124
(408)626-3405 0.6 9-12 1691 - San Jose Carlton Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 703 students
0.7 miles
2421 Carlton Ave
San Jose, CA 95124
(408)356-1141 0.7 K-5 703 - San Jose Noddin Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 622 students
1.2 miles
1755 Gilda Way
San Jose, CA 95124
(408)356-2126 1.2 K-5 622 - San Jose Oster Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 581 students
1.2 miles
1855 Lencar Way
San Jose, CA 95124
(408)266-8121 1.2 K-5 581
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