Enrollment
1,068
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · San Jose, CA
Union Middle
Federal NCES profile for Union Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 064032006680
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Union Middle earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #19 of 31
- middle schools in San Jose · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.4:1
- large classes for California
- 5.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Union Middle has class sizes larger than 82% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Union Middle ranks #19 of 31 middle schools in San Jose, CA.
School address
District: Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 064032006680 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
5.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
-91% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Union Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Union Middle
Union Middle is a lower-poverty, large middle school in San Jose, California, enrolling 1,068 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25.4:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 5.1% free-meal eligibility runs 91% below the California average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 90% of state schools at 1,068 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 296 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #231, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (41%) and White (36%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 534 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among San Jose's middle schools, it stands alongside Willow Glen Middle (1,180 students): Union Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.4:1 vs 25.1:1).
Union Elementary also operates Dartmouth Middle (903 students) and Carlton Elementary (656 students) alongside Union Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Union Middle compares
Union Middle on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.4:1 | ▲ 18% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.1% | ▼ 91% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,068 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.4:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,068
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
5.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 91% 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
25.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 82% in California - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
5.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,405
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 534 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Asian 41.2%
White 36.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
Two or More 9.4%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 41.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.4, Union Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Union Elementary, which includes Union Middle.
$14,405
Per student
-13%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.2%
State 34.0%
Federal 5.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Union Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dartmouth Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carlton Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oster Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alta Vista Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Guadalupe Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Union Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 903
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 28.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 27.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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
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
Castillero Middle
Standard public school
865 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,068 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Union Middle
How many students attend Union Middle?
Union Middle has 1,068 students enrolled. It is a middle school in San Jose, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Union Middle is 25.4:1, which is 18% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 62% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Union Middle?
5.1% of students at Union Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Union Middle?
The largest demographic group at Union Middle is Asian at 41.2% of enrollment, in San Jose, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Union Middle?
Union Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Union Middle rank among middle schools in San Jose?
By Resource Investment Index, Union Middle ranks #19 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.
Is Union Middle a good school?
Union Middle earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Union Elementary?
Besides Union Middle, Union Elementary also operates Dartmouth Middle (903 students), Carlton Elementary (656 students), and Oster Elementary (627 students). See the Union Elementary district page for the complete list.
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