William Sheppard Middle
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025San Jose, California 95133 · Alum Rock Union Elementary
#713 of 1,334 middle schools in California
#11841 of 15,369 nationally
About William Sheppard Middle
William Sheppard Middle is a public middle located in San Jose, in the Alum Rock Union Elementary school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 451 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 30.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 713th of 1,334 ranked middle schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (35th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (25th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 451.
There are 214 schools in San Jose; William Sheppard Middle ranks 149th of 213 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)29%
- Reading proficiency (30%)41%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)71.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.3
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 William Sheppard Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 71.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 41%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 29%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near William Sheppard Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
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Millard McCollam Elementary
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370 students · 1.1 km away
James Lick High
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Independence High
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2,289 students · 1.4 km away
ACE Charter High
San Jose · Charter high · Grades 9–12
313 students · 1.6 km away
Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock
San Jose · Charter high · Grades 6–12
202 students · 1.6 km away
KIPP San Jose Collegiate
San Jose · Charter high · Grades 9–12
512 students · 1.6 km away
Linda Vista Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
437 students · 1.7 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is William Sheppard Middle a good school?
William Sheppard Middle has a Success Index (US) of 30.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #713 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 William Sheppard Middle rank in California?
William Sheppard Middle ranks #713 of 1,334 middle schools in California and #11841 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend William Sheppard Middle?
William Sheppard Middle had 451 students in 2025.
Is William Sheppard Middle a elementary school or a high school?
William Sheppard Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near William Sheppard Middle?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of William Sheppard Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.