Willow Glen Middle School
Willow Glen Middle School serves 1,267 students in grades 6-8.
Willow Glen Middle School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (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 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Willow Glen Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Willow Glen Middle School's student population of 1,267 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,267 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 56 teachers |
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School Comparison
Willow Glen Middle 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 Willow Glen 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 | #2822 out of 9602 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 6% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 48% | 54% |
| Black | 2% | 5% |
| White | 36% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 31% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 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 Willow Glen Middle School is Willow Glen High School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is University Preparatory Academy Charter (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Booksin Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- San Jose Willow Glen High School Math: 30% | Reading: 49%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,698 student10
0.0 miles
2001 Cottle Ave.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6330 0 9-12 1,698 - San Jose Booksin Elementary School Math: 68% | Reading: 77%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-5 | 869 students10
0.6 miles
1590 Dry Creek Rd.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6213 0.6 K-5 869 - San Jose Schallenberger Elementary School Math: 49% | Reading: 58%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-5 | 544 students10
0.8 miles
1280 Koch Ln.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6253 0.8 K-5 544 - San Jose Willow Glen Elementary School Math: 49% | Reading: 56%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-5 | 780 students10
0.8 miles
1425 Lincoln Ave.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6265 0.8 K-5 780 - San Jose Ernesto Galarza Elementary School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 426 students10
1.0 miles
1610 Bird Ave.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6671 1 K-5 426
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