DOWNTOWN COLLEGE PREPARATORY MIDDLE SCHOOL

Downtown College Preparatory Middle is a Title I public charter middle school that is part of the San Jose Unified school district, located in San Jose, CA with about 594 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 18 teachers, Downtown College Preparatory Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 33:1. 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.

Downtown College Preparatory (DCP) Middle School, located on Monterey Highway in San Jose, is part of the larger DCP network, which is dedicated to the mission of preparing students in under-served communities for success in four-year colleges and universities. As a public charter school, it emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum combined with a strong culture of support, ensuring that students—many of whom would be the first in their families to attend college—gain the skills and habits necessary for higher education.

The school is known for its focus on small class sizes, personalized attention, and a "college-going" identity that permeates daily student life. By fostering a safe, structured, and goal-oriented environment, DCP Middle School works to bridge the achievement gap for students in the San Jose area. Their approach combines academic instruction with social-emotional learning, aiming to graduate well-rounded, resilient individuals who are both prepared for high school and equipped with the long-term vision to earn a college degree.

For more information, contact Downtown College Preparatory Middle at (408) 271-8120 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.