Enrollment
397
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · San Jose, CA
August Boeger Middle
Federal NCES profile for August Boeger Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062640003987
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
August Boeger Middle earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools.
- #2 of 31
- middle schools in San Jose · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.9:1
- small classes for California
- 64.5%
- free-lunch eligible
August Boeger Middle has class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, August Boeger Middle ranks #2 of 31 middle schools in San Jose, CA.
School address
District: Mount Pleasant Elementary · California
NCES ID 062640003987 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How August Boeger Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at August Boeger Middle
August Boeger Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in San Jose, California, enrolling 397 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 18.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 64.5% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 397 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 1,727 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #29, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (74%) and Asian (18%) (diversity index 43/100).
16.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 27.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among San Jose's middle schools, it stands alongside Willow Glen Middle (1,180 students): August Boeger Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.9:1 vs 25.1:1).
Mount Pleasant Elementary also operates Ida Jew Academies (435 students) and Robert Sanders Elementary (304 students) alongside August Boeger Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How August Boeger Middle compares
August Boeger Middle on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.5% | ▲ 16% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 397 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
397
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 26% in California - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,270
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.6%
Asian 17.6%
Two or More 3.8%
White 1.8%
African American 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.5, August Boeger Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mount Pleasant Elementary, which includes August Boeger Middle.
$19,270
Per student
+17%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 13.4%
State 59.0%
Federal 27.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How August Boeger Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ida Jew Academies | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert Sanders Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valle Vista Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mt. Pleasant Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to August Boeger Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 204
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 172
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar middle schools in San Jose
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Willow Glen Middle
Standard public school
1,180 students 25.1:1 students per teacher
Union Middle
Standard public school
1,068 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Joaquin Miller Middle
Standard public school
1,067 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Price Charter Middle
Standard public school
959 students 24.6:1 students per teacher
Herbert Hoover Middle
Standard public school
910 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Dartmouth Middle
Standard public school
903 students 25.1:1 students per teacher
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~397 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about August Boeger Middle
How many students attend August Boeger Middle?
August Boeger Middle has 397 students enrolled. It is a middle school in San Jose, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at August Boeger Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at August Boeger Middle is 18.9:1, which is 12% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at August Boeger Middle?
64.5% of students at August Boeger Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of August Boeger Middle?
The largest demographic group at August Boeger Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 73.6% of enrollment, in San Jose, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for August Boeger Middle?
August Boeger Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does August Boeger Middle rank among middle schools in San Jose?
By Resource Investment Index, August Boeger Middle ranks #2 of 31 middle schools in San Jose, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in San Jose on the city page.
Is August Boeger Middle a good school?
August Boeger Middle earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Mount Pleasant Elementary?
Besides August Boeger Middle, Mount Pleasant Elementary also operates Ida Jew Academies (435 students), Robert Sanders Elementary (304 students), and Valle Vista Elementary (204 students). See the Mount Pleasant Elementary district page for the complete list.
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