William Sheppard Middle
San Jose, CA · Alum Rock Union Elementary · Grades 6-8
936th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 28%· Stable
William Sheppard Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks William Sheppard Middle 936th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 28% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 29th in 2015 to 28th in 2025.
William Sheppard Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 452 students tested
William Sheppard Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 463 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 57.5% | 59.4% | ▲ 1.9 pts | |
| Asian | 37.6% | 34.8% | ▼ 2.8 pts | |
| White | 1.7% | 2.4% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| Black | 1.8% | 1.3% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.3% | 1.1% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.2 pts |
Homes near William Sheppard Middle
Typical home value $1.16M in zip 95133 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near William Sheppard Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Piedmont MiddleBerryessa Union Elementary · 1.1 mi away346th of 1,294
ELA 63% · Math 41% - 2Renaissance at MathsonAlum Rock Union Elementary · 1.6 mi away1,073rd of 1,294
ELA 28% · Math 16% - 1ACE Empower AcademySanta Clara County Office of Education · 1.8 mi away · charter1,265th of 1,294
ELA 12% · Math 11% - 9Sierramont MiddleBerryessa Union Elementary · 2.1 mi away159th of 1,294
ELA 72% · Math 62% - 2ACE Inspire AcademySan Jose Unified · 2.3 mi away · charter1,161st of 1,294
ELA 18% · Math 20% - 5Sunrise MiddleSanta Clara County Office of Education · 2.3 mi away · charter671st of 1,294
ELA 35% · Math 36% - 7Kipp Prize Preparatory AcademyAlum Rock Union Elementary · 2.5 mi away · charter460th of 1,294
ELA 50% · Math 38% - 9KIPP Heartwood AcademyAlum Rock Union Elementary · 2.5 mi away · charter157th of 1,294
ELA 70% · Math 64%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is William Sheppard Middle in?
William Sheppard Middle is part of the Alum Rock Union Elementary district in San Jose, California.
Is William Sheppard Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks William Sheppard Middle 936th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 28% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of William Sheppard Middle?
Hispanic 59%, Asian 35%, White 2%, Black 1% (463 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near William Sheppard Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95133 is $1.16M 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.