Willow Glen Middle

1,180 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Willow Glen Middle School, located in the historic Willow Glen neighborhood of San Jose, is a public school serving students in grades 6–8 as part of the San Jose Unified School District. The school is widely recognized for its strong sense of community and its commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment. It offers a comprehensive academic curriculum that balances core subjects with a variety of elective options, including arts, music, and technology programs designed to prepare students for the transition to high school.

Beyond its academic offerings, Willow Glen Middle School is known for its active campus culture and parental involvement. The school prioritizes student engagement through various extracurricular activities, sports teams, and clubs that cater to diverse interests. With its prime location on Cottle Avenue, the school serves as a central hub for the surrounding community, emphasizing the development of both intellectual rigor and personal character in its student body.

1,180

Total Students

49.8

Full-Time Teachers

23.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Willow Glen Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	363
Hispanic	593
Black	21
Asian	92
Two or More	105
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
593 (50.3%)
White
363 (30.8%)
Two or More
105 (8.9%)
Asian
92 (7.8%)
Black
21 (1.8%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	San Jose Unified
Phone:	(408)535-6277
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,180
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	350
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	83

* 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 6 404

Grade 7 387

Grade 8 389