Buchser Middle

buchser.santaclarausd.org

711 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Buchser Middle School, located at 1111 Bellomy St. in Santa Clara, California, serves as a key academic institution within the Santa Clara Unified School District. The school provides a comprehensive educational experience for students in grades 6 through 8, focusing on core academic subjects while fostering social-emotional development during the critical middle school years. Its central location in Santa Clara places it within a diverse community, and the school is known for its efforts to support a wide range of student backgrounds and learning needs.

In addition to its standard curriculum, Buchser Middle School emphasizes student engagement through various extracurricular activities, clubs, and sports programs. The school is dedicated to preparing students for the rigors of high school by prioritizing academic achievement, critical thinking, and the development of responsible citizenship. By maintaining strong ties to the local community and providing resources for academic intervention and enrichment, Buchser strives to create a structured yet inclusive environment that encourages students to pursue their individual interests and reach their academic potential.

711

Total Students

39.7

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Buchser Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	144
Hispanic	356
Black	21
Asian	121
Two or More	63
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
356 (50.1%)
White
144 (20.3%)
Asian
121 (17.0%)
Two or More
63 (8.9%)
Black
21 (3.0%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)
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:	Santa Clara Unified
Phone:	(408)423-3000
Website:	http://buchser.santaclarausd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	711
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	210
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 6 249

Grade 7 226

Grade 8 236