Morrill Middle

1970 Morrill Ave.
San Jose, CA 95132

(408)923-1930

622 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Morrill Middle School is a public school located in the Berryessa neighborhood of San Jose, California, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Berryessa Union School District, the campus is situated in a suburban residential area and is known for its diverse student body and focus on preparing students for the transition to high school. The school emphasizes a comprehensive academic curriculum while fostering an environment that encourages extracurricular participation, including various clubs, arts, and athletic programs.

The school is recognized for its commitment to student development through a combination of rigorous coursework and community-building initiatives. With its location on Morrill Avenue, the school serves as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing collaboration between teachers, students, and parents to support academic success and social-emotional growth. Like many schools in the Silicon Valley region, Morrill Middle strives to integrate modern educational tools and standards to help students excel in an increasingly technological landscape.

622

Total Students

29.2

Full-Time Teachers

21.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Morrill Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	26
Hispanic	191
Black	9
Asian	361
Two or More	27
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	7

Asian
361 (58.0 %)
Hispanic
191 (30.7 %)
Two or More
27 (4.3 %)
White
26 (4.2 %)
Black
9 (1.4 %)
Pacific Islander
7 (1.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Berryessa Union Elementary
Phone:	(408)923-1930
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	622
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	218
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 6 223

Grade 7 205

Grade 8 194