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Middle SchoolsGrades 6-8

Buchser Middle

Santa Clara Unified · Santa Clara County · 1111 Bellomy Street, Santa Clara, CA 95050-5433

(408) 423-3000

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8/10
#392
Rank 392 out of 1,315
Top 30%
English Language Arts8/10 · #378 · 71st percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #416 · 68th percentile
Science7/10 · #412 · 69th percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Buchser Middle sits in the heart of Santa Clara, a city that blends suburban calm with the buzzing energy of Silicon Valley — tech campuses and family neighborhoods coexist just blocks apart. Performing solidly around the 70th percentile statewide, Buchser offers a well-rounded middle school experience that tends to attract families who value strong academics without the pressure-cooker intensity of some nearby districts. It's a good fit for families planting roots in Santa Clara who want a school that takes learning seriously while still feeling like a real community.

Student Demographics

664 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
326 (49%)
White
136 (20%)
Asian
85 (13%)
Multiple Races
56 (8%)
Filipino
31 (5%)
African American
19 (3%)
Other
11 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners233 (35%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged254 (38%)
Students with Disabilities122 (18%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

711
Enrollment
39.6
Teachers (FTE)
18:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
19
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs10/10 · #105 · 92nd percentile

297 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found