Bret Harte Middle

914 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Bret Harte Middle School is a highly regarded public school located in the Almaden Valley neighborhood of San Jose, California. Serving students in grades 6–8, the school is part of the San José Unified School District and is well-known for its strong academic focus and supportive community environment. It frequently earns high marks in state testing and is often recognized for maintaining a rigorous curriculum that prepares students for the transition to high school, specifically feeding into the nearby Leland High School.

Beyond its academic reputation, Bret Harte offers a variety of extracurricular activities and elective programs, including music, arts, and athletics, which aim to foster a well-rounded educational experience. The school benefits from an active parent-teacher association and a community culture that emphasizes student engagement and personal development. Situated in a suburban area, the campus provides a safe and traditional middle school atmosphere, making it a popular choice for families residing in the 95120 zip code.

914

Total Students

42.6

Full-Time Teachers

21.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bret Harte Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	237
Hispanic	130
Black	20
Asian	456
Two or More	67
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

Asian
456 (49.9 %)
White
237 (25.9 %)
Hispanic
130 (14.2 %)
Two or More
67 (7.3 %)
Black
20 (2.2 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3 %)
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:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	San Jose Unified
Phone:	(408)535-6270
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	914
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	77
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 6 294

Grade 7 329

Grade 8 291