Summary:
This analysis examines three middle schools (grades 6-8) within the Oak Grove Elementary district in San Jose, California, revealing significant performance differences among Herman (Leonard) Intermediate, Bernal Intermediate, and Davis (Caroline) Intermediate.
Herman (Leonard) Intermediate is the clear standout, ranking in the top 15% of California middle schools with strong test scores, especially in English (73.5% proficient). Bernal Intermediate performs solidly above state averages, while Davis (Caroline) Intermediate faces substantial challenges, ranking in the bottom 20% of schools statewide with proficiency rates below 25% in core subjects.
Key factors linked to performance include chronic absenteeism, which is lowest at the highest-performing school (13.6% at Herman) and highest at the lowest-performing (27.6% at Davis). Interestingly, the school with the greatest challenges receives the most funding per student. All three schools outperform the state average in science. For parents, this highlights the importance of comparing individual school environments and support systems within the same district.
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