How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Merritt Trace Elementary | Willow Glen Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Location | San Jose, CA | San Jose, CA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | middle |
| Enrollment | 829 | 1,180 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 23.1:1 | 24.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 47.9% | 28.8% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Merritt Trace Elementary | Willow Glen Middle |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,538 | $17,538 |
| District | San Jose Unified | San Jose Unified |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Merritt Trace Elementary | Willow Glen Middle |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15.2% | 30.8% |
| African American | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 71.8% | 50.3% |
| Asian | 4.6% | 7.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 6.3% | 8.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Merritt Trace Elementary | Willow Glen Middle |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 829:1 | 295:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 34.4% | 25.0% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 17 | 8 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.