Enrollment
1,180
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Willow Glen Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Willow Glen Middle
Willow Glen Middle is a large middle school in San Jose, California, enrolling 1,180 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25.1:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 91% of state schools at 1,180 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 637 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #458, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (50%) and White (31%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 295 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among San Jose's middle schools, it stands alongside Union Middle (1,068 students): Willow Glen Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (25.1:1 vs 25.4:1).
San Jose Unified also operates Abraham Lincoln High (1,590 students) and Willow Glen High (1,543 students) alongside Willow Glen 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 Willow Glen Middle compares
Willow Glen 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 | 25.1:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,122
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for San Jose Unified, which includes Willow Glen Middle.
$16,122
Per student
-2%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.7%
State 23.6%
Federal 8.7%
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 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
- 1,590
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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
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 (~1,180 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.1:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Willow Glen Middle a good school?
Willow Glen Middle earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of 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 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.
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