Dartmouth Middle

dartmouth.unionsd.org/

903 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Dartmouth Middle School, located in the Cambrian Park neighborhood of San Jose, is a prominent campus within the Union School District. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and a well-rounded educational experience. The campus offers a diverse curriculum that bridges the transition from elementary school to high school, focusing on core academic subjects while encouraging students to develop critical thinking and collaboration skills.

Beyond its academic offerings, Dartmouth Middle School prides itself on cultivating a supportive and inclusive community. The school provides a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, performing arts, and student-led clubs, which allow students to explore their interests and build social connections. By emphasizing both personal growth and community engagement, Dartmouth aims to prepare its students to be responsible, innovative, and successful individuals as they progress into high school and beyond.

903

Total Students

41.8

Full-Time Teachers

21.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dartmouth Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	282
Hispanic	208
Black	11
Asian	325
Two or More	75
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
325 (36.0%)
White
282 (31.2%)
Hispanic
208 (23.0%)
Two or More
75 (8.3%)
Black
11 (1.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	Union Elementary
Phone:	(408)264-1122
Website:	http://dartmouth.unionsd.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	903
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	145
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 6 288

Grade 7 315

Grade 8 300