Renaissance at Mathson
San Jose, CA · Alum Rock Union Elementary
Alternative school · Grades 6-8 · City, large
1,073rd of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 17%▼ Declining
2050 Kammerer Ave., San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-6800NCES ID 060231013126Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Renaissance at Mathson 1,073rd of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 17% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 50th in 2015 to 17th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 314 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 318 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2012, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2012 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 73.7% | 82.7% | ▲ 9.0 pts | |
| Asian | 14.1% | 13.8% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 1.3% | ▲ 1.3 pts | |
| White | 8.1% | 0.9% | ▼ 7.2 pts | |
| Black | 4.0% | 0.6% | ▼ 3.4 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.6 pts |
Typical home value $935K in zip 95116 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Renaissance at Mathson
- #1265ACE Empower AcademySanta Clara County Office of Education · 0.2 mi away · charter1,265th of 1,294
ELA 12% ▼16 · Math 11% ▼5Compare - #460Kipp Prize Preparatory AcademyAlum Rock Union Elementary · 0.9 mi away · charter460th of 1,294
ELA 50% ▲22 · Math 38% ▲22Compare - #157KIPP Heartwood AcademyAlum Rock Union Elementary · 0.9 mi away · charter157th of 1,294
ELA 70% ▲42 · Math 64% ▲48Compare - #942Ocala MiddleAlum Rock Union Elementary · 1.5 mi away942nd of 1,294
ELA 35% ▲7 · Math 18% ▲2Compare - #1161ACE Inspire AcademySan Jose Unified · 1.5 mi away · charter1,161st of 1,294
ELA 18% ▼10 · Math 20% ▲4Compare - #671Sunrise MiddleSanta Clara County Office of Education · 1.6 mi away · charter671st of 1,294
ELA 35% ▲7 · Math 36% ▲20Compare - #983ACE Esperanza MiddleFranklin-McKinley Elementary · 1.6 mi away · charter983rd of 1,294
ELA 32% ▲4 · Math 18% ▲2Compare - #936William Sheppard MiddleAlum Rock Union Elementary · 1.6 mi away936th of 1,294
ELA 33% ▲5 · Math 20% ▲4Compare
What school district is Renaissance at Mathson in?
Renaissance at Mathson is part of the Alum Rock Union Elementary district in San Jose, California.
Is Renaissance at Mathson a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Renaissance at Mathson 1,073rd of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 17% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Renaissance at Mathson?
Hispanic 83%, Asian 14%, Two or more races 1% (318 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Renaissance at Mathson cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95116 is $935K 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.