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3155 Kimlee Drive, San Jose, CA 95132-3605
Summary
Sierramont Middle is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 88th percentile among comparable California schools.
74.2% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
60.8% of students met California's math standard, it is holding steady.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 74.2% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 60.8% |
| Reading State Rank | 122/1,204 (90th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 160/1,204 (87th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 24:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 742 |
| Low-Income Students | 187 (25.2%) |
| English Learners | 101 (13.6%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 2.2 points from last year and rose 3.0 points over the full period. Math fell 1.1 points from last year and fell 0.3 points over the full period.
•Math -0.3 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 71.3% to 76.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 11% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 27.5-point reading income gap is wider than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
21.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 69.4% 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
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 77% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 16% to 73%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 57.6% to 63.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 14% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 36.4-point math income gap is nearly twice as wide as the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
10.6% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 52.9% 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 Sierramont Middle compare within the district?
Sierramont Middle is No. 1 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 Sierramont Middle rank in California?
Sierramont Middle ranks No. 122 of 1,204 in reading and No. 160 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 Sierramont Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 3 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 53.9% meet the reading standard and 34.0% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Sierramont Middle compare with other schools in San Jose?
Sierramont Middle is No. 4 in reading and No. 6 in math proficiency among the 21 6–8 schools in San Jose with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San JoseHow does Sierramont Middle compare with other schools in Santa Clara County?
Sierramont Middle is No. 15 in reading and No. 17 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sierramont MiddleThis school | 60.8% | 74.2% |
| Morrill Middle | 46.2% | 63.3% |
| Piedmont Middle | 40.2% | 60.1% |
