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#4155 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 44% in state
San Jose Middle
Middle School · Novato Unified · Novato, CA
A Novato Unified middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1000 Sunset Pkwy., Novato, CA 94949
- Math 34% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 47% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at San Jose Middle score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 23 points across the 14-year record (2011–2024) and has held near 40% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2011-2024) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2011-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
48.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where San Jose 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 Francisco Bay Area map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Transit 26Some Transit
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,645/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Novato), 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
$116,101
Median home value
$1,075,600
Median rent
$2,596/mo
College educated
47.6%
Homeownership
62.4%
Poverty rate
8.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94949; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nova Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 70 | Compare → |
| Sinaloa MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 6–8 | 2.5 mi | 752 | Compare → |
| Miller Creek MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 6–8 | 3.4 mi | 593 | Compare → |
| San Domenico SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | K–12 | 4.1 mi | 690 | 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.
Novato Unified
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #7 of 14
- District spending per student
- $16,083NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
San Jose Middle is listed in Novato Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About San Jose Middle
San Jose Middle is a public middle school in Novato, CA, part of Novato Unified, serving approximately 516 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #4,155 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about San Jose Middle
What grades does San Jose Middle serve?
San Jose Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend San Jose Middle?
San Jose Middle has an enrollment of approximately 516 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Jose Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at San Jose Middle is 19.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does San Jose Middle rank in CA?
San Jose Middle ranks #4,155 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is San Jose Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
San Jose Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 San Jose Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, San Jose Middle has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Is San Jose Middle a charter school?
No, San Jose Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is San Jose Middle a Title I school?
No, San Jose Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for San Jose Middle?
48.3% of students at San Jose 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
- 516
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Marin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.4%
- Phone
- (415) 883-7831
- Area population (ZIP 94949)
- 18,357
- Area average commute
- 28.3 min
- Area median age
- 47.5
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 94949; 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, 2011-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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