Below Average
#7518 of 9,539 schools in CA
Downtown College Preparatory Middle
Middle School · Downtown College Preparatory Middle District · San Jose, CA
A charter middle school in San Jose, CA where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1402 Monterey Hwy., San Jose, CA 95110
- Math 9% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 24% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 23.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Downtown College Preparatory Middle score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2020, to 17% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
82%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Downtown College Preparatory 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 87Very Walkable
- Transit 54Good Transit
- Bike 79Very 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
$132,800
Median home value
$947,900
Median rent
$2,629/mo
College educated
39.6%
Homeownership
40.2%
Poverty rate
9.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95110; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Nativity SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 6–8 | 0.7 mi | 46 | Compare → |
| Sacred Heart Nativty SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | 6–8 | 0.7 mi | 81 | Compare → |
| College Connection AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 9.5 | 7–8 | 1.4 mi | 202 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Downtown College Preparatory Middle District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $20,061NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Downtown College Preparatory Middle is listed in Downtown College Preparatory Middle District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Downtown College Preparatory Middle
Downtown College Preparatory Middle is a public middle school in San Jose, CA, part of Downtown College Preparatory Middle District, serving approximately 239 students in grades 5th-8th with a 23.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #7,518 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Downtown College Preparatory Middle
What grades does Downtown College Preparatory Middle serve?
Downtown College Preparatory Middle serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Downtown College Preparatory Middle?
Downtown College Preparatory Middle has an enrollment of approximately 239 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Downtown College Preparatory Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Downtown College Preparatory Middle is 23.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Downtown College Preparatory Middle rank in CA?
Downtown College Preparatory Middle ranks #7,518 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Downtown College Preparatory Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Downtown College Preparatory Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Downtown College Preparatory Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Downtown College Preparatory Middle has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Downtown College Preparatory Middle a charter school?
Yes, Downtown College Preparatory Middle is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Downtown College Preparatory Middle a Title I school?
No, Downtown College Preparatory Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Downtown College Preparatory Middle?
82.0% of students at Downtown College Preparatory 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 239
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.4%
- Phone
- (408) 271-8120
- Area population (ZIP 95110)
- 19,444
- Area average commute
- 26.9 min
- Area median age
- 34.7
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 95110; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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