Union Middle

Public 6-8

 2130 Los Gatos-Almaden Rd.
       San Jose, CA  95124-5418


(408) 371-0366

District: Union Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
45th of 2,798 California Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,779 Help


Students who attend Union Middle usually attend:

High:    Leigh High

Feeder schools for Union Middle:

Elementary:    Alta Vista Elementary
    Carlton Elementary
    Noddin Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  24.0 Help
Number of students:  1,012

Racial breakdown:

White:
45.9%
Asian:
33.8%
Hispanic:
10.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  5.3% Help


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Compare Details Union Middle ranks better than 98.4% of middle schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.23. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (45.9%), Asian (33.8%), Hispanic (10.1%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Union Middle is 24. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Union Middle is $7,779.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Union Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Union Middle 45th of 2798 California public middle schools. (See Union Middle in the ranking list.)

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Asian students:
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White students:


Union Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Union Elementary 66th of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Union Middle

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Rank History for all students at Union Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 80.26 285th 1769 83.9%
2005 70.68 431st 1777 75.7%
2006 75.26 374th 1804 79.3%
2007 67.22 538th 1999 73.1%
2008 76.42 345th 2005 82.8%
2009 86.39 158th 2063 92.3%
2010 86.36 165th 2179 92.4%
2011 90.38 84th 2236 96.2%
2012 90.09 81st 2259 96.4%
2013 90.64 71st 2379 97.0%
2015 96.02 79th 2477 96.8%
2016 95.45 87th 2497 96.5%
2017 95.35 116th 2508 95.4%
2018 96.19 85th 2480 96.6%
2019 97.72 47th 2715 98.3%
2022 97.91 53rd 2740 98.1%
2023 98.23 45th 2788 98.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Union Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.57 43rd 462 90.7%
2019 88.97 26th 554 95.3%
2022 81.28 99th 665 85.1%
2023 83.54 81st 678 88.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Union Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.51 80th 1364 94.1%
2019 91.04 59th 1442 95.9%
2023 99.77 5th 1523 99.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Union Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 94.01 62nd 1532 96.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Union Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.85 194th 2230 91.3%
2019 88.89 157th 2369 93.4%
2022 83.82 228th 2458 90.7%
2023 80.09 325th 2535 87.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Union Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.51 80th 2262 96.5%
2019 96.74 45th 2380 98.1%
2022 97.06 66th 2509 97.4%
2023 97.86 41st 2535 98.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Union Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.06 43rd 1369 96.9%
2019 97.25 30th 1491 98.0%
2022 89.70 100th 1531 93.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Union Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.73 96th 2273 95.8%
2019 97.92 45th 2407 98.1%
2022 98.03 45th 2527 98.2%
2023 97.97 48th 2546 98.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Union Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.99 29th 700 95.9%
2019 89.20 13th 745 98.3%
2022 86.50 36th 733 95.1%
2023 87.36 22nd 717 96.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Union Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.97 264th 2072 87.3%
2019 90.26 125th 2213 94.4%
2022 91.84 110th 2359 95.3%
2023 89.35 150th 2379 93.7%
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Rank History for White students at Union Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.74 121st 1496 91.9%
2019 89.42 94th 1602 94.1%
2022 88.93 88th 1555 94.3%
2023 91.34 50th 1549 96.8%
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by a parent
Monday, May 6, 2019

Open Quote The school tried to put an new intern in charge of an advanced subject with no supervision. The result was a disaster and the school did nothing to help the kids, because of politics. My advice to parents is to get involved early and often, and I wish I had moved my child to a different class. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Union Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 557 9 37 33 0 n/a n/a 0 636
1989 559 7 50 43 12 n/a n/a 0 671
1990 561 9 51 49 13 n/a n/a 0 683
1991 574 7 51 48 5 n/a n/a 0 685
1992 617 10 52 43 12 n/a n/a 0 734
1993 578 9 56 75 14 n/a n/a 0 732
1994 610 8 64 51 4 n/a n/a 0 737
1995 583 8 78 66 12 n/a n/a 0 747
1996 583 8 78 66 12 n/a n/a 0 747
1997 601 12 64 79 8 n/a n/a 0 764
1998 621 8 55 62 10 n/a n/a 0 756
1999 599 10 49 79 9 n/a n/a 0 746
2000 609 10 51 70 10 n/a n/a 0 750
2001 602 11 64 78 8 n/a n/a 0 763
2002 619 15 72 68 7 n/a n/a 13 794
2003 619 15 72 68 7 n/a n/a 13 794
2004 614 12 79 80 6 n/a n/a 8 799
2005 612 15 85 77 6 n/a n/a 8 803
2006 580 10 84 84 9 n/a n/a 4 771
2007 553 17 97 99 8 n/a n/a 12 786
2008 530 16 107 104 6 n/a n/a 0 763
2009 530 19 103 135 0 4 13 0 804
2010 545 10 92 123 1 2 12 0 785
2011 562 12 97 128 1 1 15 0 816
2012 580 13 114 119 1 1 21 0 849
2013 588 12 131 131 0 3 28 0 893
2014 568 11 135 147 1 4 55 0 921
2015 597 12 161 133 3 3 67 0 976
2016 598 7 180 141 2 2 76 0 1006
2017 571 4 218 134 2 3 82 0 1014
2018 545 7 229 124 2 5 93 0 1005
2019 536 8 278 117 2 2 110 0 1053
2020 524 11 304 110 3 1 110 0 1063
2021 513 8 326 113 2 1 110 0 1073
2022 515 11 333 83 1 1 100 0 1044
2023 465 9 342 102 0 1 93 0 1012

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Union Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 636 33.3 19.0 n/a
1989 671 34.3 19.5 n/a
1990 683 33.5 20.3 n/a
1991 685 35.6 19.2 n/a
1992 734 36.2 20.2 4.5
1993 732 36.0 20.3 8.5
1994 737 38.0 19.4 6.2
1995 747 35.7 20.9 14.7
1996 747 35.7 20.9 14.7
1997 764 34.0 22.5 8.9
1998 756 35.0 21.6 5.8
1999 746 34.4 21.7 6
2000 750 32.4 23.1 7.6
2001 763 34.4 22.2 6.9
2002 794 35.8 22.2 9.1
2003 794 35.8 22.2 9.1
2004 799 37.6 21.3 7.8
2005 803 36.8 21.8 7
2006 771 35.6 21.7 6.9
2007 786 36.4 21.6 7.8
2008 763 40.4 18.9 6.6
2009 804 35.2 20.7 8.1
2010 785 34.0 23.0 10.2
2011 816 n/a n/a 9.6
2012 849 35.2 24.0 n/a
2013 893 36.8 24.2 8.3
2014 921 41.8 22.0 7.8
2015 976 40.0 24.4 6.9
2016 1006 43.0 23.3 7.1
2017 1014 44.1 22.9 6.1
2018 1005 44.5 22.5 7.6
2019 1053 44.2 23.7 6.9
2020 1063 n/a n/a 4.2
2021 1073 45.5 23.5 5.7
2022 1044 45.4 22.9 5
2023 1012 42.0 24.0 5.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Union Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 636 33.3 19.0 n/a
1989 671 34.3 19.5 n/a
1990 683 33.5 20.3 n/a
1991 685 35.6 19.2 n/a
1992 734 36.2 20.2 4.5
1993 732 36.0 20.3 8.5
1994 737 38.0 19.4 6.2
1995 747 35.7 20.9 14.7
1996 747 35.7 20.9 14.7
1997 764 34.0 22.5 8.9
1998 756 35.0 21.6 5.8
1999 746 34.4 21.7 6
2000 750 32.4 23.1 7.6
2001 763 34.4 22.2 6.9
2002 794 35.8 22.2 9.1
2003 794 35.8 22.2 9.1
2004 799 37.6 21.3 7.8
2005 803 36.8 21.8 7
2006 771 35.6 21.7 6.9
2007 786 36.4 21.6 7.8
2008 763 40.4 18.9 6.6
2009 804 35.2 20.7 8.1
2010 785 34.0 23.0 10.2
2011 816 n/a n/a 9.6
2012 849 35.2 24.0 n/a
2013 893 36.8 24.2 8.3
2014 921 41.8 22.0 7.8
2015 976 40.0 24.4 6.9
2016 1006 43.0 23.3 7.1
2017 1014 44.1 22.9 6.1
2018 1005 44.5 22.5 7.6
2019 1053 44.2 23.7 6.9
2020 1063 n/a n/a 4.2
2021 1073 45.5 23.5 5.7
2022 1044 45.4 22.9 5
2023 1012 42.0 24.0 5.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Union Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $7,779

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Union Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 47th of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 45th of 2788 Middle schools
 0.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Union Middle)86.478.8
 7.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Union Elementary)80.171.8
 8.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Union Middle)84.682.1
 2.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Union Elementary)77.374.3
 3.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Union Middle)84.582.3
 2.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Union Elementary)80.276.7
 3.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Union Middle)81.281.7
 0.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Union Elementary)77.373.4
 3.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Union Middle)80.179.9
 0.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Union Elementary)77.170.1
 7.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Union Middle)80.877.9
 2.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Union Elementary)71.167.6
 3.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Union Middle)71.873.3
 1.5%
   8th Grade Science (Union Elementary)66.662.8
 3.8%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students10531012
 3.9%
African American89
 12.5%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian278342
 23%
Hispanic117102
 12.8%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White536465
 13.2%
Two or More Races11093
 15.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients6.9%5.3%
 1.6%


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Students who attend Union Middle usually go on to attend Leigh High

Students at Union Middle are 46% White, 34% Asian, 10% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races.

Yes! Union Middle is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 45th of 2798 California middle schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,012 students attended Union Middle.


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