- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · San Jose, CA
Renaissance at Mathson
Federal NCES profile for Renaissance at Mathson, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060231013126
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Renaissance at Mathson earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of California schools.
- #6 of 31
- middle schools in San Jose · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- small classes for California
- 63.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Renaissance at Mathson has class sizes smaller than 86% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Renaissance at Mathson ranks #6 of 31 middle schools in San Jose, CA.
School address
District: Alum Rock Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 060231013126 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Renaissance at Mathson shrank from 351 students in 2022-23 to 318 in 2023-24 (-9.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.5 → 19.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 060231013126 · San Jose, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
326 enr · 16.3:1 · 63.5% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Adelante Dual Language Academy (505 students)
Renaissance at Mathson shrank from 351 students in 2022-23 to 318 in 2023-24 (-9.4%). Teacher FTE lost 20.5 → 19.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Renaissance at Mathson 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
Renaissance at Mathson
326 students
What this shows Renaissance at Mathson reports 326 students on the CCD universe file.
How Renaissance at Mathson compares
Renaissance at Mathson 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 | 16.3:1 | ▼ 24% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.5% | ▲ 14% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 326 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
326
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.5%
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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 14% in California - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 326 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 82.8%
Asian 13.2%
Two or More 1.2%
White 0.9%
African American 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.7, Renaissance at Mathson 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 Renaissance at Mathson 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 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Linda Vista Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| O. S. Hubbard Elementary | Larger | 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 Renaissance at Mathson'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
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 (~326 students)
Frequently asked questions about Renaissance at Mathson
How many students attend Renaissance at Mathson?
Renaissance at Mathson has 326 students enrolled. It is a middle school in San Jose, CA. CCD year-over-year: 351 (2022-23) → 318 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Renaissance at Mathson?
The student-teacher ratio at Renaissance at Mathson is 16.3:1, which is 24% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 4% 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 Renaissance at Mathson?
63.5% of students at Renaissance at Mathson are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Renaissance at Mathson?
The largest demographic group at Renaissance at Mathson is Hispanic or Latino at 82.8% of enrollment, in San Jose, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Renaissance at Mathson?
Renaissance at Mathson has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Renaissance at Mathson rank among middle schools in San Jose?
By Resource Investment Index, Renaissance at Mathson ranks #6 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 Renaissance at Mathson, 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.