RENAISSANCE AT MATHSON
Renaissance at Mathson 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 272 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 14 teachers, Renaissance at Mathson has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.
Renaissance at Mathson is a public middle school located in the Alum Rock Union School District in San Jose, California. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is known for its focus on providing a rigorous academic environment combined with personalized support to help students transition successfully into high school. The school community places a strong emphasis on character development and college readiness, aiming to equip students with the skills necessary for long-term academic and personal success.
Beyond its core curriculum, Renaissance at Mathson is recognized for fostering a collaborative culture that encourages student engagement and parent involvement. The school often utilizes innovative instructional strategies and offers various extracurricular opportunities to cater to the diverse interests of its student body. By prioritizing a supportive and structured atmosphere, the school seeks to address the unique needs of its learners, ensuring they are prepared to meet the challenges of 21st-century education.
For more information, contact Renaissance at Mathson at (408) 928-6800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
San Jose, CA 95116-3020
(408) 928-6800
RENAISSANCE AT MATHSON is a public Title I school in San Jose, CA with about 272 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in California
School Details
- Level:
-
Middle School
(Alternative Education School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Alum Rock Union Elementary
- Total Students:
- 272
- Teachers:
- 14.96
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Provision 2
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 272 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending RENAISSANCE AT MATHSON is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 79% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 79.4%
- Asian
- 15.4%
- Two or more races
- 2.2%
- White
- 1.8%
- Black or African American
- 0.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- Female
- 49.3%
- Male
- 50.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.