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955 Piedmont Road, San Jose, CA 95132-2820
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 70th percentile among comparable California schools.
60.1% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
Math is weaker: 40.2% of students met California's math standard, it is holding steady.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 60.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 40.2% |
| Reading State Rank | 306/1,204 (75th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 408/1,204 (66th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 23:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 591 |
| Low-Income Students | 205 (34.7%) |
| English Learners | 97 (16.4%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 2.7 points from last year and rose 1.0 points over the full period. Math fell 0.6 points from last year and rose 0.4 points over the full period.
•Math +0.4 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 53.2% to 65.3% 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 21.7-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
17.2% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 59.5% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose 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 68% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 17% to 58%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 36.5% to 44.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 34% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 20.4-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
10.3% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 38.5% 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 Piedmont Middle compare within the district?
Piedmont Middle is No. 3 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 6–8 schools in Berryessa Union Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Piedmont Middle rank in California?
Piedmont Middle ranks No. 306 of 1,204 in reading and No. 408 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 Piedmont Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 3 in both subjects among 3 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 46.3% meet the reading standard and 27.2% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Piedmont Middle compare with other schools in San Jose?
Piedmont Middle is No. 9 in reading and No. 10 in math proficiency among the 21 6–8 schools in San Jose with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San JoseHow does Piedmont Middle compare with other schools in Santa Clara County?
Piedmont Middle is No. 25 in reading and No. 27 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Piedmont MiddleThis school | 40.2% | 60.1% |
| Morrill Middle | 46.2% | 63.3% |
| Sierramont Middle | 60.8% | 74.2% |
