Ocala Middle School

2800 Ocala Ave.
San Jose, CA 95148
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 381 students in grades 6-8, Ocala Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 381 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ocala Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Ocala Middle School's student population of 381 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
381 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Ocala Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ocala Middle School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#7074 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Ocala Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ocala Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
33%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ocala Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Ocala Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
18%
12%
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Hispanic
76%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Ocala Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Ocala Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
2%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Ocala Middle School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Two or more races
1%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.39
This chart displays the diversity score of Ocala Middle School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Ocala Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ocala Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ocala Middle School's ranking?
Ocala Middle School is ranked #7074 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Ocala Middle School often compared to?
Ocala Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Joseph George Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Ocala Middle School?
381 students attend Ocala Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Ocala Middle School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ocala Middle School?
Ocala Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Ocala Middle School offer ?
Ocala Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Ocala Middle School part of?
Ocala Middle School is part of Alum Rock Union Elementary School District.
In what neighborhood is Ocala Middle School located?
Ocala Middle School is located in the Alum Rock neighborhood of San Jose, CA. There are 35 other public schools located in Alum Rock.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 381 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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