William Sheppard Middle
San Jose, CA · Alum Rock Union Elementary
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · City, large
936th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 28%· Stable
480 Rough and Ready Rd., San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 928-8800NCES ID 060231000122Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 452 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 463 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 55.1% | 59.4% | ▲ 4.3 pts | |
| Asian | 38.0% | 34.8% | ▼ 3.2 pts | |
| White | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0 pts | |
| Black | 3.0% | 1.3% | ▼ 1.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.3% | 1.1% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.8% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.1 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1987. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $1.16M in zip 95133 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 William Sheppard Middle
- #346Piedmont MiddleBerryessa Union Elementary · 1.1 mi away346th of 1,294
ELA 63% ▲30 · Math 41% ▲21Compare - #1073Renaissance at MathsonAlum Rock Union Elementary · 1.6 mi away1,073rd of 1,294
ELA 28% ▼5 · Math 16% ▼4Compare - #1265ACE Empower AcademySanta Clara County Office of Education · 1.8 mi away · charter1,265th of 1,294
ELA 12% ▼21 · Math 11% ▼9Compare - #159Sierramont MiddleBerryessa Union Elementary · 2.1 mi away159th of 1,294
ELA 72% ▲39 · Math 62% ▲42Compare - #1161ACE Inspire AcademySan Jose Unified · 2.3 mi away · charter1,161st of 1,294
ELA 18% ▼15 · Math 20% =Compare - #671Sunrise MiddleSanta Clara County Office of Education · 2.3 mi away · charter671st of 1,294
ELA 35% ▲2 · Math 36% ▲16Compare - #460Kipp Prize Preparatory AcademyAlum Rock Union Elementary · 2.5 mi away · charter460th of 1,294
ELA 50% ▲17 · Math 38% ▲18Compare - #157KIPP Heartwood AcademyAlum Rock Union Elementary · 2.5 mi away · charter157th of 1,294
ELA 70% ▲37 · Math 64% ▲44Compare
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.