Ocala Middle

Ocala Middle sits in the eastern foothills of San Jose, a part of the city that's working-class, tight-knit, and often overlooked in conversations about Silicon Valley. The school serves the Alum Rock community, where many families are deeply rooted and value the sense of belonging that comes with a neighborhood school — and where academics are still a work in progress, particularly in math and science. Families who are engaged and looking to be active partners in their child's middle school experience may find the most success here, especially those willing to seek out tutoring or enrichment programs to round out what the school offers.