Union Middle
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025San Jose, California 95124 · Union Elementary
#36 of 1,334 middle schools in California
#1038 of 15,369 nationally
About Union Middle
Union Middle is a public middle located in San Jose, in the Union Elementary school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 1,068 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 83.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of middle schools in United States and 36th of 1,334 ranked middle schools in California. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (3th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,068.
There are 214 schools in San Jose; Union Middle ranks 8th of 213 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)82%
- Reading proficiency (30%)84%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)7.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)24.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Union Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,068
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 7.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 24.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 84%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 82%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Union Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Alta Vista Elementary
Los Gatos · Public elementary · Grades K–5
584 students · 716 m away
Carlton Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
656 students · 1.2 km away
Leigh High
San Jose · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,884 students · 1.2 km away
Noddin Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
500 students · 1.8 km away
Oster Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
627 students · 1.9 km away
Blossom Hill Elementary
Los Gatos · Public elementary · Grades K–5
530 students · 2.2 km away
Farnham Charter
San Jose · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
372 students · 2.2 km away
Lietz Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
501 students · 2.8 km away
Sartorette Charter
San Jose · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
278 students · 2.9 km away
Steindorf STEAM K-8 Magnet
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–8
491 students · 3.0 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in California with a comparable Enrollment.
Cupertino Middle
Sunnyvale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,067 students
Joaquin Miller Middle
San Jose · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,067 students
El Sausal Middle
Salinas · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,067 students
Canyon Hills Junior High
Chino Hills · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,070 students
Bell Mountain Middle
Menifee · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,066 students
T. R. Smedberg Middle
Sacramento · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,065 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Union Middle a good school?
Union Middle has a Success Index (US) of 83.0 out of 100 (Top 10% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #36 of 1,334 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Union Middle rank in California?
Union Middle ranks #36 of 1,334 middle schools in California and #1038 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Union Middle?
Union Middle had 1,068 students in 2025.
Is Union Middle a elementary school or a high school?
Union Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Union Middle?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Union Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.