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#5919 of 9,539 schools in CA
Muwekma Ohlone Middle
Middle School · San Jose Unified · San Jose, CA
A San Jose Unified middle school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
850 North Second St., San Jose, CA 95112
- Math 15% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 27% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Muwekma Ohlone Middle score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
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 21% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Muwekma Ohlone 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 72Very Walkable
- Transit 57Good Transit
- Bike 90Biker’s Paradise
- 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
$89,649
Median home value
$956,300
Median rent
$2,095/mo
College educated
39.2%
Homeownership
27.9%
Poverty rate
18.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95112; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ace Inspire AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.7 | 5–8 | 1.5 mi | 219 | Compare → |
| Sunrise MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.0 | 5–8 | 1.6 mi | 312 | Compare → |
| Herbert Hoover MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 6–8 | 1.9 mi | 924 | Compare → |
| Santa Clara County Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 850 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
San Jose Unified
- Schools in district
- 41
- Rank in district
- #23 of 41
- District spending per student
- $17,909NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Muwekma Ohlone Middle is listed in San Jose Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Muwekma Ohlone Middle
Muwekma Ohlone Middle is a public middle school in San Jose, CA, part of San Jose Unified, serving approximately 620 students in grades 6th-8th with a 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #5,919 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Muwekma Ohlone Middle
What grades does Muwekma Ohlone Middle serve?
Muwekma Ohlone Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Muwekma Ohlone Middle?
Muwekma Ohlone Middle has an enrollment of approximately 620 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Muwekma Ohlone Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Muwekma Ohlone Middle is 20.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Muwekma Ohlone Middle rank in CA?
Muwekma Ohlone Middle ranks #5,919 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Muwekma Ohlone Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Muwekma Ohlone Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Muwekma Ohlone Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Muwekma Ohlone Middle has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Muwekma Ohlone Middle a charter school?
No, Muwekma Ohlone Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Muwekma Ohlone Middle a Title I school?
No, Muwekma Ohlone Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Muwekma Ohlone Middle?
68.4% of students at Muwekma Ohlone 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
- 620
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.1%
- Phone
- (408) 535-6267
- Area population (ZIP 95112)
- 56,766
- Area average commute
- 24.1 min
- Area median age
- 32.6
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 95112; 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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