CLYDE L. FISCHER MIDDLE SCHOOL

Clyde L. Fischer Middle is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Alum Rock Union Elementary school district, located in San Jose, CA with about 321 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 17 teachers, Clyde L. Fischer Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Clyde L. Fischer Middle School, located in the San Jose area of California, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Alum Rock Union Elementary School District, the school is situated in a diverse community and focuses on providing a foundational academic experience that prepares students for the transition to high school. The campus environment is structured to support adolescent development, offering a curriculum that spans core subjects like English language arts, mathematics, science, and history, often supplemented by elective courses or extracurricular opportunities designed to engage students in various interests.

The school operates with a commitment to student achievement and community involvement, striving to foster a safe and inclusive learning environment. Like many schools in the Silicon Valley region, Fischer Middle School emphasizes the importance of utilizing technology in the classroom and addressing the diverse linguistic and socioeconomic needs of its student population. Through its faculty and administrative staff, the school aims to support both the academic rigor required for future success and the social-emotional well-being of its middle schoolers, serving as a critical educational hub within the Hopkins Drive neighborhood.

For more information, contact Clyde L. Fischer Middle at (408) 928-7500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.