Juan Cabrillo Middle

2550 Cabrillo Ave.
Santa Clara, CA 95051

cabrillo.santaclarausd.org

796 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Juan Cabrillo Middle School, located in Santa Clara, California, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6–8. As part of the Santa Clara Unified School District, the school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that prioritizes both academic rigor and social-emotional development. The campus is designed to help students transition from elementary school to high school, offering a diverse curriculum that includes core subjects, elective opportunities, and extracurricular activities aimed at nurturing well-rounded learners.

Beyond its academic offerings, Juan Cabrillo Middle School places a strong emphasis on community and student engagement. The school actively encourages parental involvement and maintains a culture that values equity and student success. Through a variety of programs, clubs, and sports, the school aims to create a vibrant atmosphere where students can explore their interests, develop leadership skills, and prepare for the challenges of secondary education in a collaborative, tech-forward region of the Silicon Valley.

796

Total Students

46.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Juan Cabrillo Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	123
Hispanic	317
Black	14
Asian	275
Two or More	55
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	8

Hispanic
317 (39.9%)
Asian
275 (34.6%)
White
123 (15.5%)
Two or More
55 (6.9%)
Black
14 (1.8%)
Pacific Islander
8 (1.0%)
American Indian
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:	Santa Clara Unified
Phone:	(408)423-3700
Website:	http://cabrillo.santaclarausd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	796
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	198
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 6 233

Grade 7 279

Grade 8 284