- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · San Jose, CA
William Sheppard Middle
Federal NCES profile for William Sheppard Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060231000122
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William Sheppard Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of California schools.
- #3 of 31
- middle schools in San Jose · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- small classes for California
- 57.3%
- free-lunch eligible
William Sheppard Middle has class sizes smaller than 79% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William Sheppard Middle ranks #3 of 31 middle schools in San Jose, CA.
School address
District: Alum Rock Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 060231000122 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
William Sheppard Middle shrank from 492 students in 2022-23 to 463 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 25.4 → 27.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 060231000122 · San Jose, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
451 enr · 18:1 · 57.3% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Adelante Dual Language Academy (505 students)
William Sheppard Middle shrank from 492 students in 2022-23 to 463 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE added 25.4 → 27.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
William Sheppard Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Adelante Dual
Adelante Dual Language Academy
505 students
- This school
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
- Joseph George
Joseph George Middle
384 students
What this shows William Sheppard Middle reports 451 students on the CCD universe file.
How William Sheppard Middle compares
William Sheppard 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 | 18:1 | ▼ 16% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.3% | ▲ 3% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 451 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
451
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 21% in California - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 301 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.6%
Asian 34.8%
White 2.0%
Two or More 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.3, William Sheppard Middle is more 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 William Sheppard Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adelante Dual Language Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Linda Vista Elementary | Similar size | Similar 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joseph George Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William Sheppard Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~451 students)
Frequently asked questions about William Sheppard Middle
How many students attend William Sheppard Middle?
William Sheppard Middle has 451 students enrolled. It is a middle school in San Jose, CA. CCD year-over-year: 492 (2022-23) → 463 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Sheppard Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at William Sheppard Middle is 18:1, which is 16% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 15% 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 William Sheppard Middle?
57.3% of students at William Sheppard Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William Sheppard Middle?
The largest demographic group at William Sheppard Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 59.6% of enrollment, in San Jose, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William Sheppard Middle?
William Sheppard Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 William Sheppard Middle rank among middle schools in San Jose?
By Resource Investment Index, William Sheppard Middle ranks #3 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 William Sheppard Middle, Alum Rock Union Elementary also operates Adelante Dual Language Academy (505 students), Linda Vista Elementary (437 students), and O. S. Hubbard Elementary (427 students). See the Alum Rock Union Elementary district page for the complete list.