San Jose Middle
Novato, CA · Novato Unified · Grades 6-8
517th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 60%▼ Declining
San Jose Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks San Jose Middle 517th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 60% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 70th in 2015 to 60th in 2025 — declining.
San Jose Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 552 students tested
San Jose Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 516 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 39.3% | 57.8% | ▲ 18.5 pts | |
| White | 44.2% | 27.1% | ▼ 17.1 pts | |
| Asian | 7.4% | 6.8% | ▼ 0.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.7% | 5.0% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| Black | 3.3% | 2.1% | ▼ 1.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.2 pts |
Homes near San Jose Middle
Typical home value $1.24M in zip 94949 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near San Jose Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Sinaloa MiddleNovato Unified · 2.5 mi away323rd of 1,294
ELA 60% · Math 47% - 9Miller Creek MiddleMiller Creek Elementary · 3.5 mi away210th of 1,294
ELA 68% · Math 58% - 10White Hill MiddleRoss Valley Elementary · 5.4 mi away128th of 1,294
ELA 77% · Math 63% - 9Lagunitas ElementaryLagunitas Elementary · 7 mi away155th of 1,294
ELA 74% · Math 61% - 6James B. Davidson MiddleSan Rafael City Elementary · 8 mi away614th of 1,294
ELA 45% · Math 31% - 10Adaline E. Kent MiddleKentfield Elementary · 8.6 mi away45th of 1,294
ELA 81% · Math 76% - 10Hall MiddleLarkspur-Corte Madera · 9.8 mi away71st of 1,294
ELA 79% · Math 74% - 7Petaluma Junior HighPetaluma Joint Union High · 11.7 mi away478th of 1,294
ELA 52% · Math 35%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is San Jose Middle in?
San Jose Middle is part of the Novato Unified district in Novato, California.
Is San Jose Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks San Jose Middle 517th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 60% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of San Jose Middle?
Hispanic 58%, White 27%, Asian 7%, Two or more races 5% (516 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near San Jose Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 94949 is $1.24M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.