Price Charter Middle

www.cambriansd.org

Charter School 870 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Price Charter Middle School, located in San Jose, California, is part of the Cambrian School District. As a charter school, it emphasizes a specialized educational approach designed to foster academic excellence and personal growth for middle school students in grades 6 through 8. The school is known for its commitment to a rigorous curriculum, supportive learning environment, and a strong sense of community, aiming to prepare students for the academic challenges of high school and beyond.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Price Charter Middle School prioritizes a holistic education that includes a variety of extracurricular activities, technology integration, and elective programs. The school encourages parental involvement and maintains a focus on student-centered learning, utilizing its charter status to implement innovative instructional strategies. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between staff, students, and families, the school strives to cultivate critical thinking, creativity, and character development in its student body.

870

Total Students

39.7

Full-Time Teachers

21.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Price Charter Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	322
Hispanic	271
Black	20
Asian	159
Two or More	96
Pacific Islander	2

White
322 (37.0 %)
Hispanic
271 (31.1 %)
Asian
159 (18.3 %)
Two or More
96 (11.0 %)
Black
20 (2.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Cambrian
Phone:	(408)377-2532
Website:	http://www.cambriansd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	870
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	154
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 6 323

Grade 7 275

Grade 8 272