Serving 664 students in grades 7-8, Bernal Intermediate ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 664 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Math Proficiency: 53%
- Reading Proficiency: 56%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bernal Intermediate ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Bernal Intermediate's student population of 664 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
664 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bernal Intermediate is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)53%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)56%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
30%
12%
Hispanic
43%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
15%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Bernal Intermediate often compared to?
Bernal Intermediateis often viewed alongside schools like Herman (Leonard) Intermediate by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Bernal Intermediate?
664 students attend Bernal Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Bernal Intermediate students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Asian, 15% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bernal Intermediate?
Bernal Intermediate has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Bernal Intermediate offer ?
Bernal Intermediate offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Bernal Intermediate part of?
Bernal Intermediate is part of Oak Grove Elementary School District.
In what neighborhood is Bernal Intermediate located?
Bernal Intermediate is located in the South San Jose neighborhood of San Jose, CA. There are 19 other public schools located in South San Jose.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day of School!
June 07, 2024 (Friday)
First Day of School
August 08, 2024 (Thursday)
School Reviews
5 12/8/2017
I went to this school and graduated in 1982. Best times of my life.
5 7/9/2007
I went there 2 years ago.
a. there are NO academic programs, unless you are like, brilliant. that is where all the adult attition goes.
b. there is NO availability for extracurricular activites. AT ALL.
c. You have to be really great at everything to get any type of award. i was a b+ student and i NEVER got recignized for anything.if they had pushed me (or even paid attition to me) i know i could have been an A student.
d. the teacher to student ratio is crazy. there should be far less students per classroom. the bathrooms are NASTY (they always smelled bad). the janator was pretty cool though (kevin, he was awesome =]])
e. no parents care about that school either. nobody even shows up for parent teacher night.
it was a good social school, though if you got in the right clique.sorry if it was complany. the school was pretty okay. the adults just need to be more involved with EVERYBODY.
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