- Enrollment
- 723
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · San Jose, CA
Bernal Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Bernal Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062781004205
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bernal Intermediate earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #9 of 31
- middle schools in San Jose · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.5:1
- students per teacher
- 26.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Bernal Intermediate has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bernal Intermediate ranks #9 of 31 middle schools in San Jose, CA.
School address
District: Oak Grove Elementary · California
NCES ID 062781004205 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+52 students YoY
Bernal Intermediate grew from 636 students in 2022-23 to 688 in 2023-24 (+8.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.5 → 29.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+52 students YoY 062781004205 · San Jose, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
675 enr · 22.5:1 · 26.3% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Herman (Leonard) Intermediate (723 students)
Bernal Intermediate grew from 636 students in 2022-23 to 688 in 2023-24 (+8.2%). Teacher FTE lost 30.5 → 29.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Bernal Intermediate in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Herman (Leonar
Herman (Leonard) Intermediate
723 students
- This school
Bernal Intermediate
675 students
- Sakamoto Eleme
Sakamoto Elementary
571 students
- Parkview Eleme
Parkview Elementary
549 students
- Santa Teresa E
Santa Teresa Elementary
542 students
- Davis (Carolin
Davis (Caroline) Intermediate
537 students
What this shows Bernal Intermediate reports 675 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bernal Intermediate compares
Bernal Intermediate is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.3% | ▼ 53% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 675 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.5:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
675
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 58% in California - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
22.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,184
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 338 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.8%
Asian 28.4%
White 15.4%
Two or More 7.0%
African American 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.0, Bernal Intermediate is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Oak Grove Elementary reports $16,184 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bernal Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herman (Leonard) Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sakamoto Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkview Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Santa Teresa Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Davis (Caroline) Intermediate | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bernal Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~675 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bernal Intermediate
How many students attend Bernal Intermediate?
Bernal Intermediate has 675 students enrolled. It is a middle school in San Jose, CA. CCD year-over-year: 636 (2022-23) → 688 (2023-24), up 52.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bernal Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Bernal Intermediate is 22.5:1, which is 5% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bernal Intermediate?
26.3% of students at Bernal Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bernal Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Bernal Intermediate is Hispanic or Latino at 45.8% of enrollment, in San Jose, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bernal Intermediate?
Bernal Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bernal Intermediate rank among middle schools in San Jose?
By Resource Investment Index, Bernal Intermediate ranks #9 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.
What other schools are in Oak Grove Elementary?
Besides Bernal Intermediate, Oak Grove Elementary also operates Herman (Leonard) Intermediate (723 students), Sakamoto Elementary (571 students), and Parkview Elementary (549 students). See the Oak Grove Elementary district page for the complete list.