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2800 Ocala Avenue, San Jose, CA 95148-1114
Summary
Ocala Middle is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 22nd percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 32.8% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Math is weaker: 17.3% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 32.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 17.3% |
| Reading State Rank | 913/1,204 (24th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 963/1,204 (20th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 16:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 377 |
| Low-Income Students | 299 (79.3%) |
| English Learners | 115 (30.5%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 2.1 points from last year and fell 0.8 points over the full period. Math fell 0.3 points from last year and rose 1.2 points over the full period.
•Math +1.2 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian and Filipino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 16.0% to 41.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 913 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 18.8-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
6.5% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 34.5% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 65% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 10% to 44%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 5.9% to 23.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 963 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 18.7-point math income gap is about the same as the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
2.3% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 18.5% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•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 Ocala Middle compare within the district?
Ocala Middle is No. 1 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 3 6–8 schools in Alum Rock Union Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Ocala Middle rank in California?
Ocala Middle ranks No. 913 of 1,204 in reading and No. 963 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 Ocala Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in reading and No. 2 in math among 3 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 30.2% meet the reading standard and 14.6% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Ocala Middle compare with other schools in San Jose?
Ocala Middle is No. 16 in reading and No. 20 in math proficiency among the 21 6–8 schools in San Jose with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San JoseHow does Ocala Middle compare with other schools in Santa Clara County?
Ocala Middle is No. 37 in reading and No. 42 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ocala MiddleThis school | 17.3% | 32.8% |
| Renaissance at Mathson | 17.4% | 26.8% |
| William Sheppard Middle | 18.2% | 30.3% |
