- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · San Jose, CA
Joseph George Middle
Federal NCES profile for Joseph George Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060231000105
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Joseph George Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of California schools.
- #4 of 31
- middle schools in San Jose · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- small classes for California
- 63.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Joseph George Middle has class sizes smaller than 85% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Joseph George Middle ranks #4 of 31 middle schools in San Jose, CA.
School address
District: Alum Rock Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 060231000105 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Joseph George Middle shrank from 390 students in 2022-23 to 361 in 2023-24 (-7.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.3 → 22.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 060231000105 · San Jose, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
384 enr · 16.7:1 · 63.3% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Adelante Dual Language Academy (505 students)
Joseph George Middle shrank from 390 students in 2022-23 to 361 in 2023-24 (-7.4%). Teacher FTE lost 23.3 → 22.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Joseph George Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Adelante Dual
Adelante Dual Language Academy
505 students
- William Sheppa
William Sheppard Middle
451 students
- Linda Vista El
Linda Vista Elementary
437 students
- O. S. Hubbard
O. S. Hubbard Elementary
427 students
- Aptitud Commun
Aptitud Community Academy at Goss
386 students
- This school
Joseph George Middle
384 students
What this shows Joseph George Middle reports 384 students on the CCD universe file.
How Joseph George Middle compares
Joseph George Middle is a shrinking 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 | 16.7:1 | ▼ 22% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.3% | ▲ 14% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 384 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
384
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 15% in California - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$21,235
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 256 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 84.9%
Asian 10.4%
Two or More 2.3%
White 1.6%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.8, Joseph George Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Alum Rock Union Elementary reports $21,235 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Joseph George Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adelante Dual Language Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William Sheppard Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Linda Vista Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| O. S. Hubbard Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aptitud Community Academy at Goss | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Joseph George Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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
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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 (~384 students)
Frequently asked questions about Joseph George Middle
How many students attend Joseph George Middle?
Joseph George Middle has 384 students enrolled. It is a middle school in San Jose, CA. CCD year-over-year: 390 (2022-23) → 361 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joseph George Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Joseph George Middle is 16.7:1, which is 22% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 6% 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 Joseph George Middle?
63.3% of students at Joseph George Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Joseph George Middle?
The largest demographic group at Joseph George Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 84.9% of enrollment, in San Jose, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Joseph George Middle?
Joseph George Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Joseph George Middle rank among middle schools in San Jose?
By Resource Investment Index, Joseph George Middle ranks #4 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 Alum Rock Union Elementary?
Besides Joseph George Middle, Alum Rock Union Elementary also operates Adelante Dual Language Academy (505 students), William Sheppard Middle (451 students), and Linda Vista Elementary (437 students). See the Alum Rock Union Elementary district page for the complete list.