Very Good
#2194 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 23% in state
Dartmouth Middle
Middle School · Union Elementary · San Jose, CA
An Union Elementary middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
5575 Dartmouth Dr., San Jose, CA 95118
- Math 64% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 65% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dartmouth Middle score 64% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2018, to 64% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 73% (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
16.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dartmouth Middle 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 62Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 29Some Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat 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
$148,438
Median home value
$1,377,000
Median rent
$2,488/mo
College educated
53%
Homeownership
63%
Poverty rate
5.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95118; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champion SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5 | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 102 | Compare → |
| Second Start-pine Hill SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7 | 1–12 | 1.3 mi | 91 | Compare → |
| Stratford Middle SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7 | 5–8 | 1.3 mi | 298 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #4 of 8
- District spending per student
- $16,087NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dartmouth Middle is listed in Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dartmouth Middle
Dartmouth Middle is a public middle school in San Jose, CA, part of Union Elementary, serving approximately 850 students in grades 6th-8th with a 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,194 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dartmouth Middle
What grades does Dartmouth Middle serve?
Dartmouth Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Dartmouth Middle?
Dartmouth Middle has an enrollment of approximately 850 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dartmouth Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Dartmouth Middle is 21.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dartmouth Middle rank in CA?
Dartmouth Middle ranks #2,194 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Dartmouth Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Dartmouth Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Dartmouth Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dartmouth Middle has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Dartmouth Middle a charter school?
No, Dartmouth Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dartmouth Middle a Title I school?
No, Dartmouth Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dartmouth Middle?
16.2% of students at Dartmouth Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 850
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.8%
- Phone
- (408) 264-1122
- Area population (ZIP 95118)
- 31,831
- Area average commute
- 30.2 min
- Area median age
- 39
Official sources & links
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 95118; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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