Enrollment
326
Middle
DISTRICT 377 · STATE 659
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ALUM ROCK UNION ELEMENTARY·NCES 060231013126
Renaissance at Mathson
2050 Kammerer Ave., San Jose, CA 95116 · (408) 928-6800 · Santa Clara County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE11-CITYTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL326 STUDENTS
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Not graded
Schools serving specialized populations are not graded, because state test results are not a fair comparison for them. How grades work
Student : Teacher
15.8:1
21 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.5:1 · STATE 20.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
84%
275 students
DISTRICT 79% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 109 | 33% |
| Grade 7 | 107 | 33% |
| Grade 8 | 110 | 34% |
Student demographics
30%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 33% · STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
CAASPP 2024-25 . % met or exceeded standardEnglish Language Arts
28.2%
own-school result
Math
15.6%
own-school result
State assessment results for this school reflect a specialized student population. The figures above are the school's own reported scores; they are not directly comparable to state averages or to general-enrollment schools, so the usual state-average comparison line is suppressed here.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 7.6% | 20.6% | 28.6% | 43.2% |
| Math | 7.0% | 8.6% | 16.6% | 67.8% |
Share of tested students at each CAASPP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
CAASPP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 28.2% | 15.6% |
| 2023-24 | 23.1% | 14.1% |
| 2022-23 | 20.4% | 13.3% |
| 2021-22 | 25.2% | 16.0% |
| 2018-19 | 42.5% | 36.3% |
| 2017-18 | 58.1% | 52.6% |
| 2016-17 | 62.1% | 52.0% |
| 2015-16 | 61.0% | 47.0% |
| 2014-15 | 42.0% | 26.0% |
% met or exceeded standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Not computed for this schoolBeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →
Where Renaissance at Mathson ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Santa Clara County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 326 | #1,169 of 1,377 | #58 of 66 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.8:1 | #47 of 1,279 | #6 of 65 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 29.6% | #946 of 1,278 | #56 of 65 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 84.4% | #430 of 1,329 | #6 of 66 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +19.9% | #48 of 257 | N/A |
Ranked against other public middle schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
326
+50 (+18%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
15.8:1
was 21.2:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 326 | 20.7 | 15.8:1 | 84% (275) |
| 2023-24 | 318 | 19.2 | 16.6:1 | 80% (255) |
| 2022-23 | 351 | 20.5 | 17.1:1 | 82% (289) |
| 2020-21 | 276 | 13 | 21.2:1 | 77% (212) |
| 2017-18 | 272 | 15 | 18.2:1 | 82% (224) |
| 2015-16 | 289 | 13 | 22.2:1 | 83% (240) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Renaissance at Mathson.
Since 2017-18: students up 20% (272 to 326); teachers up 38% (15 to 20.7).
About Renaissance at Mathson
Renaissance at Mathson is a small middle-grades school in San Jose, California, one of the schools in Alum Rock Union Elementary. It enrolls 326 students in 2024-25. The grades offered are 6 through 8. The school is 51% below the average for middle schools in California.
Alum Rock Union Elementary oversees Renaissance at Mathson and 21 other schools, with 7,251 students in total.
The share of Hispanic students at Renaissance at Mathson is 83%. Other groups include 13% Asian. The county population is about 25% Hispanic. On the diversity index, which measures the chance that two random students are from different groups, Renaissance at Mathson scores 30%.
Classroom staffing at Renaissance at Mathson totals 20.7 full-time-equivalent teachers, and the student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1. Compared with the 20.7:1 average for middle schools in California, this school's ratio is lower. Federal data show 84% of students (275) are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. It compares with 37% for public schools in Santa Clara County.
In the wider Santa Clara County area, median household income comes to about $164,281, 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 4% of people live in poverty. Santa Clara County's 412 public schools enroll about 230,059 students and include Renaissance at Mathson.
ACE Empower Academy, about 0.2 miles away, is the closest public school. Within five miles of Renaissance at Mathson, there are at least 8 other public schools.
NCES describes the area around Renaissance at Mathson as City: Large, meaning inside a principal city with a population of 250,000 or more.
In 2020-21, Renaissance at Mathson enrolled 276 students. By 2024-25, that number had grown to 326. There were fewer students per teacher in 2024-25 (15.8:1) than in 2020-21 (21.2:1).
Use the discussion section to ask about homework, tutoring, and testing dates at Renaissance at Mathson. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Santa Clara County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
1,902,047
Census ACS
Median income
$164,281
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
57%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
412
230,059 students
Quick facts
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- Adelante Dual Language Academy II0.5 mi · 368
- Lrng in an Urban Comm with High Achievement (L.U.C.H.A.)0.5 mi · 218
Frequently asked questions
About Renaissance at MathsonHow many students attend Renaissance at Mathson?
Renaissance at Mathson enrolls approximately 326 students in grades 06-08.
What grades does Renaissance at Mathson serve?
Renaissance at Mathson serves grades 06-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Renaissance at Mathson?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Renaissance at Mathson is approximately 15.8:1 (21 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Renaissance at Mathson?
At Renaissance at Mathson, the student body is approximately 1% White, 83% Hispanic, 1% Black, 13% Asian, 1% Two or more.
Is Renaissance at Mathson public or private?
Renaissance at Mathson is a public K-12 school, overseen by Alum Rock Union Elementary.
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