Sierramont Middle

(408)923-1955

742 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Sierramont Middle School, located in the Berryessa area of San Jose, California, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Berryessa Union School District. The school is known for its diverse student body and a commitment to fostering both academic excellence and personal growth. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects while providing students with opportunities to engage in various elective programs, including performing arts, technology, and physical education, designed to prepare them for the challenges of high school and beyond.

The school places a strong emphasis on community and collaboration, frequently encouraging parental involvement through active PTA initiatives and various school-site programs. With its location in a residential part of San Jose, Sierramont prides itself on maintaining a supportive environment that prioritizes student well-being and social-emotional development. By integrating modern educational practices with a focus on inclusivity, the school strives to create a well-rounded learning experience that addresses the unique needs of its middle-school-aged students.

742

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sierramont Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	36
Hispanic	151
Black	5
Asian	514
Two or More	33
Pacific Islander	3

Asian
514 (69.3%)
Hispanic
151 (20.4%)
White
36 (4.9%)
Two or More
33 (4.4%)
Black
5 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4%)

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)923-1955
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	742
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	157
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 6 251

Grade 7 264

Grade 8 227