Union Middle School
Tel:
(408) 371-0366
Union Middle School serves 1,005 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than 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.
Union Middle School placed in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Union Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
Union Middle School's student population of 1,005 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,005 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 45 teachers |
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School Comparison
Union Middle School is ranked within the top 5% 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 Union Middle School is 0.64, which is equal to 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 | #432 out of 9602 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 77% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 23% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 54% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 7% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Union Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 | 655 students
0.4 miles
200 Blossom Valley Rd
Los Gatos, CA 95032
(408) 356-6146 0.4 K-5 655 - San Jose Leigh High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,755 student
0.6 miles
5210 Leigh Ave.
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 626-3405 0.6 9-12 1,755 - San Jose Carlton Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 694 students
0.7 miles
2421 Carlton Ave
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 356-1141 0.7 K-5 694 - San Jose Noddin Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 644 students
1.2 miles
1755 Gilda Way
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 356-2126 1.2 K-5 644 - San Jose Oster Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 629 students
1.2 miles
1855 Lencar Way
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 266-8121 1.2 K-5 629
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