Dolores Huerta Middle

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Dolores Huerta Middle ranks 1058 th of 2777 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Dolores Huerta Middle is a public middle school located in San Jose, California, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 377 students. It is part of the Santa Clara Unified School District, which is ranked 406 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dolores Huerta Middle faces several challenges, including lower academic performance compared to the district and state averages, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics around 45-50% and 29-31%, respectively. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Asian and African American students performing relatively better than Hispanic and White students. For instance, in the 2023-2024 school year, Asian students ranked 409 out of 741 California middle schools in ELA, while Hispanic students ranked 1,750 out of 2,383. Additionally, Dolores Huerta Middle has a higher chronic absenteeism rate of 19.2% in the 2022-2023 school year and 23.0% in the 2021-2022 school year, compared to nearby schools like Juan Cabrillo Middle, Buchser Middle, and the Milpitas Unified schools.

The high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at Dolores Huerta Middle, 54.38% in the 2022-2023 school year and 36.92% in the 2021-2022 school year, suggests that the school serves a relatively disadvantaged population, which may contribute to the lower academic performance and higher chronic absenteeism rates. To address these issues, the school and district may need to implement targeted interventions, such as increased academic support, attendance monitoring, and family engagement programs, to support the diverse needs of the student population and improve overall academic outcomes.

Detail:

Public 6-8

3556 Zanker Rd.
San Jose, CA 95134

(408) 423-2000

District: Santa Clara Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1058^th of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 20.8

Number of students: 607

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

45.6%

Asian:

31.3%

White:

12.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 42.2%

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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.42. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dolores Huerta Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Dolores Huerta Middle 1058^th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Dolores Huerta Middle in the ranking list.)

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Santa Clara Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Santa Clara Unified 406^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Dolores Huerta Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	53.63	1068^th	2802	61.9%
2024	53.42	1058^th	2777	61.9%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Dolores Huerta Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	50.64	352^nd	699	49.6%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Dolores Huerta Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	42.35	676^th	1529	55.8%
2024	42.56	633^rd	1477	57.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Dolores Huerta Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	38.20	820^th	1538	46.7%
2024	45.75	644^th	1550	58.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dolores Huerta Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	44.56	1191^st	2549	53.3%
2024	42.97	1268^th	2575	50.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Dolores Huerta Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	60.81	802^nd	2547	68.5%
2024	54.83	930^th	2546	63.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Dolores Huerta Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	45.22	1199^th	2558	53.1%
2024	50.26	1069^th	2547	58.0%

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Rank History for Asian students at Dolores Huerta Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	54.95	379^th	718	47.2%
2024	52.83	409^th	741	44.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Dolores Huerta Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	39.39	338^th	626	46.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Dolores Huerta Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	30.61	1617^th	2391	32.4%
2024	27.18	1750^th	2383	26.6%

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Rank History for White students at Dolores Huerta Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	39.24	928^th	1552	40.2%
2024	42.56	853^rd	1535	44.4%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2022	27	8	65	79	4	1	11	195
2023	48	17	114	174	6	1	17	377
2024	75	22	190	277	5	1	37	607

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dolores Huerta Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	195	10.0	19.5	36.9
2023	377	17.0	22.1	54.4
2024	607	29.1	20.8	42.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dolores Huerta Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	195	10.0	19.5	36.9
2023	377	17.0	22.1	54.4
2024	607	29.1	20.8	42.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CSA Spanish Reading/Language Arts (2024)				CAST Science (2024)		Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CSA Spanish Reading/Language Arts 6th Grade	CSA Spanish Reading/Language Arts 7th Grade	CSA Spanish Reading/Language Arts 8th Grade	CSA Spanish Reading/Language Arts End of Course	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
Dolores Huerta Middle	Public	6-8	3556 Zanker Rd.	San Jose	95134	Santa Clara County	Santa Clara Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(408) 423-2000	607	29	20.8	42.2%	75 (12.4%)	22 (3.6%)	277 (45.6%)	190 (31.3%)	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	37 (6.1%)	53.4	1058^th of 2777 public middle schools	61.9%		53.6	1068^th of 2802 public middle schools	61.9%	10					33.0	33.0	47.7	49.1	44.6	47.0	28.6	31.4	29.1	29.6
Morrill Middle	Public	6-8	1970 Morrill Ave.	San Jose	95132	Santa Clara County	Berryessa Union Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(408) 923-1930	663	31	21.6	32.4%	28 (4.2%)	13 (2.0%)	199 (30.0%)	395 (59.6%)	2 (0.3%)	5 (0.8%)	21 (3.2%)	79.3	489^th of 2777 public middle schools	82.4%		80.4	479^th of 2802 public middle schools	82.9%	10					42.4	42.4	62.8	58.8	64.3	61.9	47.7	44.9	46.3	46.3	$12,095
Rancho Milpitas Middle	Public	7-8	1915 Yellowstone Ave.	Milpitas	95035	Santa Clara County	Milpitas Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(408) 635-2656	654	34	19.3	45.6%	30 (4.6%)	18 (2.8%)	156 (23.9%)	398 (60.9%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.6%)	47 (7.2%)	91.8	234^th of 2777 public middle schools	91.6%		89	299^th of 2802 public middle schools	89.3%	65					59.1	59.1		73.6	71.7	72.6		55.8	55.4	55.6	$6,584
Thomas Russell Middle	Public	7-8	1500 Escuela Pkwy.	Milpitas	95035	Santa Clara County	Milpitas Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(408) 635-2864	769	34	22.6	38.8%	37 (4.8%)	17 (2.2%)	117 (15.2%)	543 (70.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.8%)	49 (6.4%)	96.7	101^st of 2777 public middle schools	96.4%		97.1	93^rd of 2802 public middle schools	96.7%	8					67.4	67.4		77.9	77.7	77.8		67.4	70.0	68.8	$6,174
Juan Cabrillo Middle	Public	6-8	2550 Cabrillo Ave.	Santa Clara	95051	Santa Clara County	Santa Clara Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(408) 423-3700	804	44	18.0	29.4%	129 (16.0%)	21 (2.6%)	320 (39.8%)	270 (33.6%)	3 (0.4%)	7 (0.9%)	52 (6.5%)	73.1	631^st of 2777 public middle schools	77.3%		71.5	654^th of 2802 public middle schools	76.7%	23					44.9	44.9	48.0	60.3	54.6	54.5	38.1	53.1	40.3	44.0	$11,220
Muwekma Ohlone Middle	Public	6-8	850 North Second St.	San Jose	95112	Santa Clara County	San Jose Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(408) 535-6267	620	31	20.1	68.4%	37 (6.0%)	7 (1.1%)	518 (83.5%)	38 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.2%)	20.4	2242^nd of 2777 public middle schools	19.3%		22.7	2149^th of 2802 public middle schools	23.3%	93					9.0	9.0	24.3	33.3	23.7	27.1	16.8	19.6	9.6	15.2	$13,500
Sierramont Middle	Public	6-8	3155 Kimlee Dr.	San Jose	95132	Santa Clara County	Berryessa Union Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(408) 923-1955	700	29	24.1	23.6%	37 (5.3%)	5 (0.7%)	140 (20.0%)	486 (69.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	30 (4.3%)	91.9	229^th of 2777 public middle schools	91.8%		91.7	245^th of 2802 public middle schools	91.3%	16					53.0	53.0	74.8	71.6	66.0	71.2	59.2	63.7	60.6	61.1	$11,979
Buchser Middle	Public	6-8	1111 Bellomy St.	Santa Clara	95050	Santa Clara County	Santa Clara Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(408) 423-3000	691	38	18.2	32.7%	154 (22.3%)	17 (2.5%)	337 (48.8%)	118 (17.1%)	3 (0.4%)	3 (0.4%)	59 (8.5%)	65.8	770^th of 2777 public middle schools	72.3%		62.4	837^th of 2802 public middle schools	70.1%	67					30.5	30.5	62.7	53.7	52.8	56.6	42.5	36.0	32.4	37.1	$11,433
Columbia Middle	Public	6-8	739 Morse Ave.	Sunnyvale	94085	Santa Clara County	Sunnyvale	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(408) 522-8247	672	37	18.2	40.3%	84 (12.5%)	10 (1.5%)	378 (56.3%)	130 (19.3%)	21 (3.1%)	10 (1.5%)	38 (5.7%)	39.5	1476^th of 2777 public middle schools	46.8%		39.1	1494^th of 2802 public middle schools	46.7%	18	19.2	9.4	3.3	10.2	20.2	20.2	39.0	43.1	33.0	38.5	24.1	29.1	26.1	26.4	$14,325
Piedmont Middle	Public	6-8	955 Piedmont Rd.	San Jose	95132	Santa Clara County	Berryessa Union Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(408) 923-1945	638	26	24.5	32.8%	27 (4.2%)	12 (1.9%)	238 (37.3%)	315 (49.4%)	2 (0.3%)	7 (1.1%)	37 (5.8%)	70.7	674^th of 2777 public middle schools	75.7%		70.2	681^st of 2802 public middle schools	75.7%	7					33.0	33.0	57.8	58.0	61.2	59.1	37.3	42.1	40.4	39.9	$11,495

Frequently Asked Questions about Dolores Huerta Middle

How many students attend Dolores Huerta Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 607 students attended Dolores Huerta Middle.

Is Dolores Huerta Middle a good school?

Dolores Huerta Middle ranks 1058^th of 2777 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Dolores Huerta Middle?

Students at Dolores Huerta Middle are 46% Hispanic, 31% Asian, 12% White, 6% Two or more races, 4% African American.

What district is Dolores Huerta Middle in?

Santa Clara Unified

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