Bret Harte Middle
San Jose, CA · San Jose Unified · Grades 6-8
54th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 96%· Stable
Bret Harte Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Bret Harte Middle 54th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 96% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 96th in 2015 to 96th in 2025.
Bret Harte Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 837 students tested
Bret Harte Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 910 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 45.7% | 52.9% | ▲ 7.2 pts | |
| White | 37.2% | 24.3% | ▼ 12.9 pts | |
| Hispanic | 13.1% | 13.6% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.7% | 7.3% | ▲ 5.6 pts | |
| Black | 1.4% | 1.5% | ▲ 0.1 pts |
Homes near Bret Harte Middle
Typical home value $2.28M in zip 95120 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Bret Harte Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9Herman (Leonard) IntermediateOak Grove Elementary · 2.1 mi away164th of 1,294
ELA 74% · Math 59% - 8Castillero MiddleSan Jose Unified · 2.5 mi away312th of 1,294
ELA 58% · Math 50% - 8Bernal IntermediateOak Grove Elementary · 2.9 mi away362nd of 1,294
ELA 57% · Math 45% - 9Dartmouth MiddleUnion Elementary · 3.8 mi away183rd of 1,294
ELA 66% · Math 63% - 6Martin Murphy MiddleMorgan Hill Unified · 4.1 mi away612th of 1,294
ELA 44% · Math 33% - 2Davis (Caroline) IntermediateOak Grove Elementary · 4.2 mi away1,084th of 1,294
ELA 25% · Math 18% - 6John Muir MiddleSan Jose Unified · 4.3 mi away610th of 1,294
ELA 42% · Math 34% - 9KIPP Heritage AcademyFranklin-McKinley Elementary · 5.3 mi away · charter153rd of 1,294
ELA 78% · Math 57%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Bret Harte Middle in?
Bret Harte Middle is part of the San Jose Unified district in San Jose, California.
Is Bret Harte Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Bret Harte Middle 54th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 96% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Bret Harte Middle?
Asian 53%, White 24%, Hispanic 14%, Two or more races 7% (910 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Bret Harte Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95120 is $2.28M 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.