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5575 Dartmouth Drive, San Jose, CA 95118-3332
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 89th percentile among comparable California schools.
69.0% of students met California's reading standard, and it is slowly trending up.
68.4% of students met California's math standard, but it is slowly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 69.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 68.4% |
| Reading State Rank | 177/1,204 (85th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 99/1,204 (92nd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 903 |
| Low-Income Students | 160 (17.7%) |
| English Learners | 129 (14.3%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 2.9 points from last year and rose 4.2 points over the full period. Math rose 4.9 points from last year and rose 4.6 points over the full period.
•Math +4.6 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 65.7% to 71.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 15% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 38.0-point reading income gap is nearly twice as wide as the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
14.4% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 66.3% 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
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 89% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 30% to 75%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 65.3% to 74.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 9% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 44.3-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
23.2% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 65.8% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell 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 Dartmouth Middle compare within the district?
Dartmouth Middle is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 6–8 schools in Union Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Dartmouth Middle rank in California?
Dartmouth Middle ranks No. 177 of 1,204 in reading and No. 99 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 Dartmouth Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in both subjects among 2 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 38.3% meet the reading standard and 32.5% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Dartmouth Middle compare with other schools in San Jose?
Dartmouth Middle is No. 6 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 21 6–8 schools in San Jose with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San JoseHow does Dartmouth Middle compare with other schools in Santa Clara County?
Dartmouth Middle is No. 17 in reading and No. 15 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 or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Dartmouth MiddleThis school | 68.4% | 69.0% |
| Union Middle | 82.5% | 82.2% |
| August Boeger Middle | 20.0% | 39.4% |
