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1111 Bellomy Street, Santa Clara, CA 95050-5433
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 73rd percentile among comparable California schools.
60.4% of students met California's reading standard, and it is slowly trending up.
Math is weaker: 44.4% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 60.4% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 44.4% |
| Reading State Rank | 302/1,204 (75th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 345/1,204 (71st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 18:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 711 |
| Low-Income Students | 246 (34.6%) |
| English Learners | 154 (21.7%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 5.2 points from last year and rose 3.9 points over the full period. Math rose 3.4 points from last year and rose 7.3 points over the full period.
•Math +7.3 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 56.9% to 63.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 26% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 27.4-point reading income gap is wider than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
11.2% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 73.6% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 77% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 22% to 73%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 41.5% to 46.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 29% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 32.1-point math income gap is wider than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
4.3% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 54.6% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 795 schools for reading and 796 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 6–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Buchser Middle compare within the district?
Buchser Middle is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 4 6–8 schools in Santa Clara Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Buchser Middle rank in California?
Buchser Middle ranks No. 302 of 1,204 in reading and No. 345 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Buchser Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 4 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 43.3% meet the reading standard and 24.2% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Buchser Middle compare with other schools in Santa Clara?
Buchser Middle is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 6–8 schools in Santa Clara with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Santa ClaraHow does Buchser Middle compare with other schools in Santa Clara County?
Buchser Middle is No. 24 in reading and No. 25 in math proficiency among the 43 6–8 schools in Santa Clara County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Santa Clara CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 6–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Buchser MiddleThis school | 44.4% | 60.4% |
| Juan Cabrillo Middle | 41.3% | 55.1% |
| Dolores Huerta Middle | 31.4% | 50.0% |
