CASTILLERO MIDDLE SCHOOL
Castillero Middle is a public middle school that is part of the San Jose Unified school district, located in San Jose, CA with about 1,167 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 53 teachers, Castillero Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. 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.
Castillero Middle School, located in the Almaden Valley neighborhood of San Jose, is a prominent campus within the San Jose Unified School District serving students in grades 6 through 8. The school is well-regarded for its strong academic focus and vibrant extracurricular environment. It is particularly noted for its specialized magnet programs, most notably its acclaimed Performing Arts program, which offers students immersive opportunities in music, theater, and dance, alongside a robust offering of elective courses that cater to diverse student interests.
Beyond its academic curriculum, Castillero is known for fostering a supportive community culture that emphasizes student engagement and character development. The campus typically maintains an active parent-teacher association and offers a variety of sports teams, clubs, and service-learning opportunities that encourage students to get involved beyond the classroom. Situated in a suburban area of South San Jose, the school is frequently praised by local families for its dedicated teaching staff and its ability to prepare students for the transition to high school through a balanced approach of rigorous learning and personal growth.
For more information, contact Castillero Middle at (408) 535-6385 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
San Jose, CA 95120-4516
(408) 535-6385
CASTILLERO MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in San Jose, CA with about 1,167 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- San Jose Unified
- Total Students:
- 1,167
- Teachers:
- 53.72
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental 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 1,167 students
- White
- 37.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 36.4%
- Asian
- 17.1%
- Two or more races
- 7.3%
- Black or African American
- 1.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.7%
- Male
- 51.3%
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.