Below Average
#8424 of 9,539 schools in CA
Renaissance at Mathson
Middle School · Alum Rock Union Elementary · San Jose, CA
An Alum Rock Union Elementary middle school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2050 Kammerer Ave., San Jose, CA 95116
- Math 14% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 23% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Renaissance at Mathson score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 21 points since 2018, to 18% in 2024, across a 10-year record (2015–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2015-2024) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2015-2024)
Based on 20 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
80.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Renaissance at Mathson sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 35Car-Dependent
- Transit 54Good Transit
- Bike 60Bikeable
- 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
$83,428
Median home value
$842,700
Median rent
$2,049/mo
College educated
21.2%
Homeownership
39.5%
Poverty rate
11.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95116; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ace Empower AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.6 | 5–8 | 0.2 mi | 193 | Compare → |
| Kipp Heartwood AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.5 | 5–8 | 0.9 mi | 418 | Compare → |
| Kipp Prize Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.0 | 5–8 | 0.9 mi | 408 | Compare → |
| AchievekidsPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | 1–12 | 1.1 mi | 47 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Alum Rock Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #17 of 22
- District spending per student
- $21,244NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Renaissance at Mathson is listed in Alum Rock Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Renaissance at Mathson
Renaissance at Mathson is a public middle school in San Jose, CA, part of Alum Rock Union Elementary, serving approximately 318 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #8,424 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Renaissance at Mathson
What grades does Renaissance at Mathson serve?
Renaissance at Mathson serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Renaissance at Mathson?
Renaissance at Mathson has an enrollment of approximately 318 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Renaissance at Mathson?
The student-teacher ratio at Renaissance at Mathson is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Renaissance at Mathson rank in CA?
Renaissance at Mathson ranks #8,424 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Renaissance at Mathson's MySchoolScout rating?
Renaissance at Mathson has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Renaissance at Mathson?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Renaissance at Mathson has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Is Renaissance at Mathson a charter school?
No, Renaissance at Mathson is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Renaissance at Mathson a Title I school?
No, Renaissance at Mathson is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Renaissance at Mathson?
80.2% of students at Renaissance at Mathson 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
- 318
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.6%
- Phone
- (408) 928-6800
- Area population (ZIP 95116)
- 48,816
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 36.2
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 95116; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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