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West Valley Middle School

Middle School

801 HIBISCUS LN, San Jose, CA 95117

Private

Enrollment

142

Student-Teacher

16.1:1

Score

6.9

Grades

5th – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

California private schools

#537 of 1,787

In San Jose

#10 of 44

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6.9/10

Middle School in San Jose · grades 5th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About West Valley Middle School

West Valley Middle School is a private middle school in San Jose, CA. West Valley Middle School serves approximately 142 students, and covers grades 5th-8th, and has a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. West Valley Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #537 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it compares0.4 pts above CA schools
  • This school 6.9 · Average
  • CA avg 6.5

What Parents Should Know

At 142 students, West Valley Middle School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

West Valley Middle School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How West Valley Middle School compares to 182 public schools serving similar grades in San Jose, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
This School
vs
22.5:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
142
This School
vs
463
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.9
This School
vs
6.2
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 52.8% vs 0%
Asian 11.3% vs 0%
Hispanic 8.5% vs 0%
Black 7% vs 0%
West Valley Middle School San Jose Public Avg

Nearby Middle Schools

School Rating
West Valley Middle School (this school) 6.9
Leroy Anderson Elementary 5.0
Lynhaven Elementary 6.5
Discovery Charter 7.9
Manuel De Vargas Elementary 8.2
Easterbrook Discovery 8.9
George C. Payne Elementary 8.1
Country Lane Elementary 8.3
Latimer 7.8
Murdock-Portal Elementary 8.8
Monroe Middle 5.2
Moreland Middle 8.0
Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary 8.2
Gussie M. Baker Elementary 8.5
Joaquin Miller Middle 9.3
Forest Hill Elementary 7.9
Sherman Oaks Elementary 5.1
Luther Burbank Elementary 7.0
John Muir Elementary 8.2
Merritt Trace Elementary 4.6
Blackford Elementary 4.7

Showing 20 of 182 schools. View all schools in San Jose

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C+ 4.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 16.1:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A+ 9.6 / 10
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School Day Length 7.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,440
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A 8.5 / 10
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Diversity Index 67%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.1 / 10
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Enrollment 142
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 52.8%
Two or More 13.4%
Asian 11.3%
Hispanic 8.5%
Black 7.0%
Pacific Islander 7.0%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

801 HIBISCUS LN, San Jose, CA 95117

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering West Valley Middle School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Easterbrook Discovery (rated 8.9/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Manuel De Vargas Elementary (rated 8.2/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, George C. Payne Elementary (rated 8.1/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in San Jose, see our San Jose schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.0 mi
School Distance Rating
AS-SAFA INSTITUTE/AS-SAFA ACADEMY San Jose 0.0 mi
AS-SAFA ACADEMY San Jose 0.0 mi
Action Day Middle School San Jose 0.0 mi
As-Safa Institute/As-Safa Academy San Jose 0.0 mi
Stratford Preparatory Blackford San Jose 0.2 mi
HARKER San Jose 0.2 mi 5.6
Harker School, The San Jose 0.3 mi
Boynton High San Jose 0.4 mi 5.2
Leroy Anderson Elementary San Jose 0.6 mi 5.0
Discovery Charter San Jose 0.7 mi 7.9
Challenger School - Strawberry Park San Jose 0.6 mi
Lynhaven Elementary San Jose 0.7 mi 6.5
TRUST MONTESSORI SCHOOL San Jose 0.8 mi 4.4
SANIKU GAKUIN SANTA CLARA JAPANESE SCHOOL San Jose 0.8 mi 3.1
STARBRIGHT SCHOOL San Jose 0.9 mi
Easterbrook Discovery San Jose 1.0 mi 8.9
Trust Primary School San Jose 0.9 mi
George C. Payne Elementary San Jose 1.1 mi 8.1
Manuel De Vargas Elementary San Jose 0.9 mi 8.2
Queen of Apostles School San Jose 1.0 mi

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 95117 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$115,778

Median Home Value

$1,425,200

Median Rent

$2,367/mo

Population

27,798

College Educated

44.4%

Homeownership

35.6%

Avg Commute

24.3 min

Poverty Rate

9.9%

Median Age

35.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about West Valley Middle School

What grades does West Valley Middle School serve?

West Valley Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.

How many students attend West Valley Middle School?

West Valley Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 142 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at West Valley Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at West Valley Middle School is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does West Valley Middle School rank in CA?

West Valley Middle School ranks #537 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is West Valley Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

West Valley Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is West Valley Middle School a private school?

Yes, West Valley Middle School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is West Valley Middle School a religious school?

No, West Valley Middle School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
66 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
39 Some Transit
Bike Score
66 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
5th – 8th
Enrollment
142
Gender Split
47% M / 53% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7.2 hours
Days Per Year
200 days
Setting
Large City
County
Santa Clara County

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