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2130 Los Gatos-Almaden Road, San Jose, CA 95124-5418
Summary
Union Middle is an excellent school.
Reading and math results average to the 98th percentile among comparable California schools.
82.2% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down slightly.
82.5% of students met California's math standard, which is excellent statewide, it is holding steady.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 82.2% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 82.5% |
| Reading State Rank | 39/1,204 (97th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 15/1,204 (99th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 24:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,068 |
| Low-Income Students | 86 (8.1%) |
| English Learners | 78 (7.3%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 1.2 points from last year and fell 0.7 points over the full period. Math fell 0.5 points from last year and fell 0.4 points over the full period.
•Math -0.4 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Asian and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 81.6% to 83.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 4% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 36.2-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.
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English Learners vs English Native
25.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 82.0% 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 95% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 49% to 84%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 80.7% to 86.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 2% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 31.8-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
37.9% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 80.1% 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 Union Middle compare within the district?
Union Middle is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 6–8 schools in Union Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Union Middle rank in California?
Union Middle ranks No. 39 of 1,204 in reading and No. 15 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 Union Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 2 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 49.5% meet the reading standard and 53.7% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Union Middle compare with other schools in San Jose?
Union Middle is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 21 6–8 schools in San Jose with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San JoseHow does Union Middle compare with other schools in Santa Clara County?
Union Middle is No. 7 in reading and No. 6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Union MiddleThis school | 82.5% | 82.2% |
| Dartmouth Middle | 68.4% | 69.0% |
| August Boeger Middle | 20.0% | 39.4% |
