- Enrollment
- 1,590
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · San Jose, CA
Willow Glen Middle
Federal NCES profile for Willow Glen Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063459005710
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willow Glen Middle earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of California schools.
- #23 of 31
- middle schools in San Jose · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.1:1
- large classes for California
- 28.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Willow Glen Middle has class sizes larger than 80% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willow Glen Middle ranks #23 of 31 middle schools in San Jose, CA.
School address
District: San Jose Unified · California
NCES ID 063459005710 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Willow Glen Middle held near 1,168 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 47.0 → 47.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 063459005710 · San Jose, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,180 enr · 25.1:1 · 28.8% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Abraham Lincoln High (1,590 students)
Willow Glen Middle held near 1,168 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE held 47.0 → 47.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Willow Glen Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Abraham Lincol
Abraham Lincoln High
1,590 students
- Willow Glen Hi
Willow Glen High
1,543 students
- Leland High
Leland High
1,471 students
- Pioneer High
Pioneer High
1,393 students
- This school
Willow Glen Middle
1,180 students
- Herbert Hoover
Herbert Hoover Middle
910 students
What this shows Willow Glen Middle reports 1,180 students on the CCD universe file.
How Willow Glen Middle compares
Willow Glen 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 | 25.1:1 | ▲ 17% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.8% | ▼ 48% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,180 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.1:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,180
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
25.1:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 80% in California - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
25.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,839
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 295 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 95 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.3%
White 30.8%
Two or More 8.9%
Asian 7.8%
African American 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.8, Willow Glen Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for San Jose Unified reports $17,839 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Willow Glen Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Lincoln High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Willow Glen High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Leland High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pioneer High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Herbert Hoover Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Willow Glen Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,543
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,471
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,393
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 910
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar middle schools in San Jose
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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
Castillero Middle
Standard public school
865 students 23.4:1 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 (~1,180 students)
Frequently asked questions about Willow Glen Middle
How many students attend Willow Glen Middle?
Willow Glen Middle has 1,180 students enrolled. It is a middle school in San Jose, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,155 (2022-23) → 1,168 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willow Glen Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Willow Glen Middle is 25.1:1, which is 17% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 60% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Willow Glen Middle?
28.8% of students at Willow Glen Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willow Glen Middle?
The largest demographic group at Willow Glen Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 50.3% of enrollment, in San Jose, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willow Glen Middle?
Willow Glen Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Willow Glen Middle rank among middle schools in San Jose?
By Resource Investment Index, Willow Glen Middle ranks #23 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 San Jose Unified?
Besides Willow Glen Middle, San Jose Unified also operates Abraham Lincoln High (1,590 students), Willow Glen High (1,543 students), and Leland High (1,471 students). See the San Jose Unified district page for the complete list.