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#6177 of 9,539 schools in CA
William Sheppard Middle
Middle School · Alum Rock Union Elementary · San Jose, CA
An Alum Rock Union Elementary middle school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
480 Rough and Ready Rd., San Jose, CA 95133
- Math 17% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 28% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at William Sheppard Middle score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2018, to 22% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
74.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where William Sheppard Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 65Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 48Some Transit
- Bike 61Bikeable
- 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
$132,069
Median home value
$1,074,300
Median rent
$2,275/mo
College educated
44.3%
Homeownership
58%
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95133; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Popular Accelerated Family LearningCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.1 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 396 | Compare → |
| Piedmont MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 6–8 | 1.3 mi | 638 | Compare → |
| Joseph George MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 361 | 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.
Alum Rock Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #10 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
William Sheppard Middle is listed in Alum Rock Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About William Sheppard Middle
William Sheppard Middle is a public middle school in San Jose, CA, part of Alum Rock Union Elementary, serving approximately 463 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #6,177 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about William Sheppard Middle
What grades does William Sheppard Middle serve?
William Sheppard Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend William Sheppard Middle?
William Sheppard Middle has an enrollment of approximately 463 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Sheppard Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at William Sheppard Middle is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does William Sheppard Middle rank in CA?
William Sheppard Middle ranks #6,177 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is William Sheppard Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
William Sheppard Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 William Sheppard Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, William Sheppard Middle has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is William Sheppard Middle a charter school?
No, William Sheppard Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is William Sheppard Middle a Title I school?
No, William Sheppard Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for William Sheppard Middle?
74.3% of students at William Sheppard 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
- 463
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.7%
- Phone
- (408) 928-8800
- Area population (ZIP 95133)
- 28,561
- Area average commute
- 27.1 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
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 95133; 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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