Herman (Leonard) Intermediate

herman.ogsd.net

729 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Herman Intermediate School, located at 5955 Blossom Avenue in San Jose, is a public middle school serving students in the Oak Grove School District. The campus typically caters to students in grades 6 through 8, focusing on bridging the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. The school is known for its diverse student body and a curriculum designed to foster academic growth while supporting the social-emotional development that is critical during the middle school years.

Beyond standard academics, Herman Intermediate generally emphasizes community involvement and school spirit through various extracurricular activities, clubs, and sports programs. The school aims to provide a structured yet inclusive environment, utilizing technology and collaborative learning strategies to help students develop the critical thinking skills necessary for success in their future academic endeavors. Families in the area are often drawn to the school for its commitment to maintaining a safe, supportive learning culture within the broader San Jose educational community.

729

Total Students

32.1

Full-Time Teachers

22.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Herman (Leonard) Intermediate
Demographic	Student Count
White	138
Hispanic	283
Black	16
Asian	216
Two or More	68
Pacific Islander	7

Hispanic
283 (38.9 %)
Asian
216 (29.7 %)
White
138 (19.0 %)
Two or More
68 (9.3 %)
Black
16 (2.2 %)
Pacific Islander
7 (1.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Oak Grove Elementary
Phone:	(408)226-1886
Website:	http://herman.ogsd.net
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	729
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	200
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 5 64

Grade 6 64

Grade 7 291

Grade 8 310