Renaissance At Mathson

2050 Kammerer Ave.
San Jose, CA 95116
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 351 students in grades 6-8, Renaissance At Mathson 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 16% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (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: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 351 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Renaissance At Mathson ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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School Overview

Renaissance At Mathson's student population of 351 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
351 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Renaissance At Mathson 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 Renaissance At Mathson is 0.31, 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)
#7830 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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16%
33%
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26%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Renaissance At Mathson 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
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
12%
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Hispanic
82%
55%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
2%
21%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.31
This chart displays the diversity score of Renaissance At Mathson and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Renaissance At Mathson 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 Renaissance At Mathson's ranking?
Renaissance At Mathson is ranked #7830 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Renaissance At Mathson?
351 students attend Renaissance At Mathson.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Renaissance At Mathson students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Renaissance At Mathson?
Renaissance At Mathson has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Renaissance At Mathson offer ?
Renaissance At Mathson offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Renaissance At Mathson part of?
Renaissance At Mathson is part of Alum Rock Union Elementary School District.
In what neighborhood is Renaissance At Mathson located?
Renaissance At Mathson 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: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 351 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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