Willow Glen Middle School

About Willow Glen Middle School

Willow Glen Middle School is a public school located in San Jose, California. It is part of the San Jose Unified School District and serves students in grades 6-8. The school has been providing quality education to its students since its founding in 1958.
Willow Glen Middle School has a strong academic program that emphasizes critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The school offers a variety of elective courses, such as music, art, and foreign language. Additionally, the school provides a wide range of extracurricular activities, such as sports teams, student clubs, and community service opportunities.
The school also offers a number of support services for students, including counseling and tutoring. The school’s faculty and staff are dedicated to helping students reach their full potential. Willow Glen Middle School is committed to creating a safe and supportive learning environment for all students.

Address:	2105 Cottle Ave. San Jose, CA 95125
Phone:	(408) 535-6277
Site:	wgms.sjusd.org
Grades:	6 – 8
Enrollment:	1,190 students

Overview Willow Glen Middle School

Willow Glen Middle School serves 1,190 students in grades 6-8.
Willow Glen Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Willow Glen Middle School

Willow Glen Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Willow Glen Middle School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.