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#3961 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 42% in state
Bernal Intermediate
Middle School · Oak Grove Elementary · San Jose, CA
An Oak Grove Elementary middle school serving grades 7th – 8th.
6610 San Ignacio Ave., San Jose, CA 95119
- Math 44% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 56% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 23.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bernal Intermediate score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 7 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 50% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bernal Intermediate sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Jose map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Transit 29Some Transit
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,210/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Jose), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$164,129
Median home value
$1,176,100
Median rent
$2,978/mo
College educated
58.3%
Homeownership
73.6%
Poverty rate
5.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95119; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Murphy MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 6–8 | 1.2 mi | 521 | Compare → |
| Kinship AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 4–12 | 2.2 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Apostles Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | K–12 | 2.8 mi | 217 | Compare → |
| Herman (leonard) IntermediateEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 5–8 | 2.8 mi | 714 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Oak Grove Elementary
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #7 of 18
- District spending per student
- $16,311NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bernal Intermediate is listed in Oak Grove Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bernal Intermediate
Bernal Intermediate is a public middle school in San Jose, CA, part of Oak Grove Elementary, serving approximately 688 students in grades 7th-8th with a 23.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,961 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bernal Intermediate
What grades does Bernal Intermediate serve?
Bernal Intermediate serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Bernal Intermediate?
Bernal Intermediate has an enrollment of approximately 688 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bernal Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Bernal Intermediate is 23.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bernal Intermediate rank in CA?
Bernal Intermediate ranks #3,961 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Bernal Intermediate's MySchoolScout rating?
Bernal Intermediate has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bernal Intermediate?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bernal Intermediate has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Bernal Intermediate a charter school?
No, Bernal Intermediate is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bernal Intermediate a Title I school?
No, Bernal Intermediate is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bernal Intermediate?
39.4% of students at Bernal Intermediate qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 688
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.8%
- Phone
- (408) 578-5731
- Area population (ZIP 95119)
- 10,449
- Area average commute
- 29.5 min
- Area median age
- 41
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95119; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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