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2105 Cottle Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125-3504
Summary
Willow Glen Middle is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 59th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 48.1% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Math is weaker: 36.6% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 48.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 36.6% |
| Reading State Rank | 516/1,204 (57th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 466/1,204 (61st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 23:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,180 |
| Low-Income Students | 434 (36.8%) |
| English Learners | 246 (20.8%) |
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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 fell 1.5 points over the full period. Math fell 0.5 points from last year and fell 0.5 points over the full period.
•Math -0.5 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 45.4% to 52.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 43% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 39.0-point reading income gap is wider than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
3.8% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 60.3% 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
White students have the strongest math results at about 64% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 17% to 61%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 32.9% to 43.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 39% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 38.0-point math income gap is nearly twice as wide as the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
2.8% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 47.7% 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 Willow Glen Middle compare within the district?
Willow Glen Middle is No. 3 in both reading and math proficiency among the 6 6–8 schools in San Jose Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Willow Glen Middle rank in California?
Willow Glen Middle ranks No. 516 of 1,204 in reading and No. 466 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 Willow Glen Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 4 in reading and No. 5 in math among 6 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 25.0% meet the reading standard and 14.2% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Willow Glen Middle compare with other schools in San Jose?
Willow Glen Middle is No. 12 in reading and No. 11 in math proficiency among the 21 6–8 schools in San Jose with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San JoseHow does Willow Glen Middle compare with other schools in Santa Clara County?
Willow Glen Middle is No. 29 in reading and No. 28 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Willow Glen MiddleThis school | 36.6% | 48.1% |
| Bret Harte Middle | 80.8% | 74.8% |
| Castillero Middle | 55.1% | 63.9% |
