Summary:
Zip code 95127 in San Jose contains one public middle school, Joseph George Middle, serving grades 6-8 within the Alum Rock Union Elementary district.
Parents should be aware that Joseph George Middle faces significant academic challenges. The school's proficiency rates are well below state averages, with only 7.34% of students proficient in math and 18.33% in English Language Arts. Performance tends to decline as students move through the grades, and the school's statewide ranking has fallen over the past three years to the 6th percentile. These academic struggles occur within a district that is also ranked in the lower percentiles statewide.
Notable factors include a high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.7%, which exceeds the state average, and a student population where over 82% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite per-student spending above $24,000 and a student-teacher ratio of 17.5 to 1, academic outcomes remain poor, suggesting that the school's challenges are complex and may require targeted interventions beyond standard resources to address student needs effectively.
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