- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · San Jose, CA
Sierramont Middle
Federal NCES profile for Sierramont Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060480000466
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sierramont Middle earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of California schools.
- #29 of 31
- middle schools in San Jose · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.6:1
- large classes for California
- 22.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Sierramont Middle has class sizes larger than 83% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sierramont Middle ranks #29 of 31 middle schools in San Jose, CA.
School address
District: Berryessa Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 060480000466 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Sierramont Middle held near 700 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 29.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 060480000466 · San Jose, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
742 enr · 25.6:1 · 22.7% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Morrill Middle (665 students)
Sierramont Middle held near 700 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE held 29.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Sierramont Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Sierramont Middle
742 students
- Morrill Middle
Morrill Middle
665 students
- Piedmont Middl
Piedmont Middle
591 students
- Cherrywood Ele
Cherrywood Elementary
529 students
- Vinci Park Ele
Vinci Park Elementary
529 students
- Northwood Elem
Northwood Elementary
452 students
What this shows Sierramont Middle reports 742 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sierramont Middle compares
Sierramont Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.6:1 | ▲ 19% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.7% | ▼ 59% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 742 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.6:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
742
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
25.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 83% in California - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
15.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,032
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 742 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 69.3%
Hispanic or Latino 20.4%
White 4.9%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Asian at 69.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.4, Sierramont Middle is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Berryessa Union Elementary reports $17,032 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sierramont Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrill Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Piedmont Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cherrywood Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vinci Park Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northwood Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sierramont Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~742 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sierramont Middle
How many students attend Sierramont Middle?
Sierramont Middle has 742 students enrolled. It is a middle school in San Jose, CA. CCD year-over-year: 677 (2022-23) → 700 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sierramont Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Sierramont Middle is 25.6:1, which is 19% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 63% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sierramont Middle?
22.7% of students at Sierramont Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sierramont Middle?
The largest demographic group at Sierramont Middle is Asian at 69.3% of enrollment, in San Jose, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sierramont Middle?
Sierramont Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 Sierramont Middle rank among middle schools in San Jose?
By Resource Investment Index, Sierramont Middle ranks #29 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 Berryessa Union Elementary?
Besides Sierramont Middle, Berryessa Union Elementary also operates Morrill Middle (665 students), Piedmont Middle (591 students), and Cherrywood Elementary (529 students). See the Berryessa Union Elementary district page for the complete list.