Union Middle

2130 Los Gatos-Almaden Rd.
San Jose, CA 95124

unionms.unionsd.org/

1,068 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Union Middle School, located in San Jose, California, is a key institution within the Union School District. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is known for fostering a collaborative and supportive academic environment. Its curriculum is designed to challenge students while preparing them for the transition to high school, with a strong emphasis on core subjects, critical thinking, and a diverse range of elective opportunities that allow students to explore their personal interests.

Beyond the classroom, Union Middle School prides itself on cultivating a vibrant campus culture. The school encourages student involvement in various extracurricular activities, including performing arts, competitive athletics, and student leadership programs. By promoting a philosophy of community engagement and academic excellence, Union Middle seeks to develop well-rounded individuals who are prepared to succeed in their future educational pursuits.

1,068

Total Students

44.6

Full-Time Teachers

24.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

7.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Union Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	387
Hispanic	135
Black	4
Asian	440
Two or More	100
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
440 (41.2%)
White
387 (36.2%)
Hispanic
135 (12.6%)
Two or More
100 (9.4%)
Black
4 (0.4%)
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)371-0366
Website:	http://unionms.unionsd.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,068
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	75
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 6 366

Grade 7 368

Grade 8 334