Ocala Middle

377 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Ocala Middle School, located at 2800 Ocala Ave. in San Jose, California, is a public school serving students in grades 6–8 within the Alum Rock Union Elementary School District. Situated in the East San Jose community, the school emphasizes a comprehensive middle school curriculum designed to prepare students for the academic and social transitions of high school. As part of a district focused on educational equity, Ocala Middle strives to provide a supportive environment that fosters student growth through diverse learning opportunities and extracurricular engagement.

The school community is characterized by its commitment to student success, often working to integrate modern instructional practices with an emphasis on building character and community responsibility. Serving a vibrant and diverse population, Ocala Middle aims to provide the foundational skills necessary for academic achievement, utilizing resources to support English learners and students requiring additional academic intervention. For families in the 95148 area, the school serves as a central hub for neighborhood education, focusing on creating a safe and inclusive campus climate where students can explore their interests and develop their potential.

377

Total Students

23.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ocala Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	289
Black	5
Asian	71
Two or More	5
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
289 (76.7%)
Asian
71 (18.8%)
White
5 (1.3%)
Black
5 (1.3%)
Two or More
5 (1.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
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)928-8350
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	377
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	247
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	52

* 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 94

Grade 7 141

Grade 8 142