Moreland Middle

www.mms.moreland.org

783 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Moreland Middle School, located at 4600 Student Ln. in San Jose, California, serves as a cornerstone of the Moreland School District. As a public middle school, it is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic preparation with the social-emotional development of students during their crucial transition into adolescence. The school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to ready students for the challenges of high school, often utilizing technology integration and collaborative learning strategies to keep instruction engaging and relevant.

Beyond the classroom, Moreland Middle School places a high value on cultivating a positive school culture and community involvement. It offers a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including clubs, elective programs, and school events that encourage students to explore their personal interests and build lasting connections with peers. Through its partnership with parents and the broader San Jose community, the school strives to create a supportive, inclusive atmosphere that challenges students to become critical thinkers and responsible citizens.

783

Total Students

37.6

Full-Time Teachers

20.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Moreland Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	152
Hispanic	333
Black	26
Asian	209
Two or More	54
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
333 (42.7 %)
Asian
209 (26.8 %)
White
152 (19.5 %)
Two or More
54 (6.9 %)
Black
26 (3.3 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Moreland
Phone:	(408)874-3300
Website:	http://www.mms.moreland.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	783
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	237
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* 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 6 253

Grade 7 253

Grade 8 277