Summary:
In the 95125 zip code of San Jose, there is one public middle school, Willow Glen Middle School, serving grades 6-8 within the San Jose Unified district.
Willow Glen Middle shows notable strengths, particularly in science, where student proficiency significantly outpaces both district and state averages. Performance in English Language Arts is also solid, especially in the 6th grade. However, mathematics scores are more mixed, aligning with the state average but trailing the district, with a noticeable dip in 7th-grade performance. The school's statewide ranking has seen a slight decline over the past few years, moving from a 4-star to a 3-star rating.
Key factors for parents to consider include a chronic absenteeism rate higher than the state average, which can impact learning, and a student-teacher ratio of nearly 24 to 1. The school serves a diverse student body, with over a third qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. While per-student spending is robust, the school faces the common challenge of translating resources into consistent academic gains across all grades and subjects, making it a school with clear high points but areas needing focused support.
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