Price Charter Middle School

2650 New Jersey Ave.
San Jose, CA 95124
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 870 students in grades 6-8, Price Charter Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 870 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Top 20% in CA
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 53% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Price Charter Middle School's student population of 870 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
870 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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School Rankings

Price Charter Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Price Charter Middle School is 0.73, which is more 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)
#1602 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
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52%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Price Charter 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.
66%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Price Charter 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.
53%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
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American Indian
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1%
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Asian
18%
12%
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Hispanic
31%
55%
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Black
3%
5%
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White
37%
21%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
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Two or more races
11%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.73
This chart displays the diversity score of Price Charter 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
17%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Price Charter Middle School's ranking?
Price Charter Middle School is ranked #1602 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Price Charter Middle School often compared to?
Price Charter Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Steindorf Steam K-8 Magnet by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Price Charter Middle School?
870 students attend Price Charter Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Price Charter Middle School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Price Charter Middle School?
Price Charter Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Price Charter Middle School offer ?
Price Charter Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Price Charter Middle School part of?
Price Charter Middle School is part of Cambrian School District.
In what neighborhood is Price Charter Middle School located?
Price Charter Middle School is located in the Cambrian neighborhood of San Jose, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in Cambrian.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 870 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 53% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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