San Jose Middle

559 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

San Jose Intermediate School, located at 1000 Sunset Parkway in Novato, California, serves as a bridge between elementary and high school for students in the Novato Unified School District. The school is specifically designed to meet the unique developmental needs of middle-grade students, typically focusing on grades 6 through 8. Its curriculum emphasizes a balance of rigorous academic preparation, social-emotional learning, and the cultivation of critical thinking skills to prepare students for the transition to secondary education.

Beyond the classroom, San Jose Intermediate fosters a community-oriented environment that encourages student involvement through various extracurricular activities, clubs, and elective programs. The school is situated in a residential area of Novato, reflecting the suburban character of the surrounding community. By focusing on creating a supportive and structured learning environment, the school aims to help students navigate the challenges of early adolescence while building a strong foundation for future academic success.

559

Total Students

26.3

Full-Time Teachers

21.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for San Jose Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	157
Hispanic	311
Black	16
Asian	36
Two or More	36
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
311 (55.6%)
White
157 (28.1%)
Asian
36 (6.4%)
Two or More
36 (6.4%)
Black
16 (2.9%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Novato Unified
Phone:	(415)883-7831
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	559
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	262
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	50

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 170

Grade 7 192

Grade 8 197