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Middle SchoolsGrades 6-8

William Sheppard Middle

Alum Rock Union Elementary · Santa Clara County · 480 Rough and Ready Road, San Jose, CA 95133-2422

(408) 928-8800

3/10
#952
Rank 952 out of 1,315
Top 72%
English Language Arts3/10 · #969 · 26th percentile
Mathematics3/10 · #935 · 29th percentile
Science4/10 · #894 · 33rd percentile

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School Overview

William Sheppard Middle sits in the Alum Rock neighborhood of east San Jose, a tight-knit, predominantly Latino community with deep roots and a strong sense of place. The school serves grades 6–8 and, like many schools in the Alum Rock district, works hard to support students who are still building their English proficiency alongside core academic skills — families here tend to be working-class and community-oriented, with a lot of pride in the neighborhood. For families in the area, Sheppard is the local option, and the surrounding community offers authentic taquerias, neighborhood parks, and easy access to the Alum Rock hills — it's a lived-in, real part of San Jose that doesn't get as much attention as other parts of the city but has plenty to offer.

Student Demographics

417 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
251 (60%)
Asian
99 (24%)
Filipino
48 (12%)
Multiple Races
7 (2%)
Other
12 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners180 (43%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged307 (74%)
Students with Disabilities40 (10%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

451
Enrollment
26.2
Teachers (FTE)
17.2:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
23
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 Programs7/10 · #443 · 68th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found