Steinbeck Middle School serves 771 students in grades 6-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
771 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
14%
12%
Hispanic
55%
56%
Black
9%
5%
White
21%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Steinbeck Middle School?
771 students attend Steinbeck Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Steinbeck Middle School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Steinbeck Middle School?
Steinbeck Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Steinbeck Middle School offer ?
Steinbeck Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Steinbeck Middle School part of?
Steinbeck Middle School is part of San Jose Unified School District.
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