Renaissance at Mathson

2050 Kammerer Ave.
San Jose, CA 95116

351 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

351

Total Students

20.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Renaissance at Mathson
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	289
Black	2
Asian	46
Two or More	5
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
289 (82.3 %)
Asian
46 (13.1 %)
White
5 (1.4 %)
Two or More
5 (1.4 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.9 %)
Black
2 (0.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Alum Rock Union Elementary
Phone:	(408)928-6800
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	351
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	225
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	50

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 99

Grade 7 112

Grade 8 140