Joseph George Middle

384 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Joseph George Middle School, located in the Alum Rock Union School District of San Jose, serves a diverse student population in the Berryessa/East San Jose area. The school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. By offering a variety of core curriculum subjects alongside elective programs, the school aims to prepare students for the rigors of high school while encouraging them to explore their personal interests and talents.

In addition to its academic offerings, Joseph George Middle School places a strong emphasis on community and school culture. The campus typically provides extracurricular activities, including sports, clubs, and student leadership opportunities, which help students build connections and develop a sense of belonging. With a commitment to equity and inclusivity, the school works to ensure that all students have access to the resources necessary to succeed, striving to create a safe and engaging atmosphere for the middle school transition years.

384

Total Students

21.9

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Joseph George Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	326
Black	2
Asian	40
Two or More	9
American Indian	1

Hispanic
326 (84.9%)
Asian
40 (10.4%)
Two or More
9 (2.3%)
White
6 (1.6%)
Black
2 (0.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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:	Alum Rock Union Elementary
Phone:	(408)928-7600
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	384
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	251
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	66

* 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 6 125

Grade 7 116

Grade 8 143