Piedmont Middle

(408)923-1945

591 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Piedmont Middle School is a public middle school located in the Berryessa neighborhood of San Jose, California, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Berryessa Union School District, the school is known for its strong academic focus and its commitment to fostering a supportive community environment. The campus serves a diverse student population and is well-regarded for its emphasis on preparing students for the transition to high school through a combination of rigorous coursework and extracurricular engagement.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Piedmont Middle School places a high value on student development, offering various programs that encourage participation in sports, music, and social clubs. The school is centrally located on Piedmont Road, making it a focal point for families in the local area. By prioritizing both educational excellence and student well-being, the school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential while developing the skills necessary for future success.

591

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Piedmont Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	21
Hispanic	206
Black	7
Asian	315
Two or More	38
Pacific Islander	4

Asian
315 (53.3%)
Hispanic
206 (34.9%)
Two or More
38 (6.4%)
White
21 (3.6%)
Black
7 (1.2%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.7%)

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:	Berryessa Union Elementary
Phone:	(408)923-1945
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	591
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	185
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 6 209

Grade 7 193

Grade 8 189