At a glance
Reported students
862
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
40.84
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
21.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California middle enrollment
75th percentile
Compared with 1,370 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
466
Bret Harte Middle: 862 reported students.
State peer staffing position
53rd percentile
21.1:1 reported; state peer median 21:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 971
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Student–teacher ratio
- 21.1:1
What the reported data says about Bret Harte Middle
Bret Harte Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in San Jose. It is one of 41 current school records connected to San Jose Unified. NCES reports 862 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,370 middle schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 646 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 75th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 21.1:1, close to the California median of 21:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Asian (52.8%) and White (23.4%). English learners represent 5.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Bret Harte Middle
- 1How do the reported 21.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 40.84 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 7.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 11.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.6
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.3
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White23.4%
- Hispanic13.6%
- Black1.5%
- Asian52.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in San Jose Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Castillero Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
865 reported students
Herbert Hoover Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
910 reported students
John Muir Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
722 reported students
Muwekma Ohlone Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
587 reported students
Willow Glen Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,180 reported students
San Jose High
High · Grades 09–12
874 reported students
Public schools near Bret Harte Middle
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herman (Leonard) Intermediate Middle · Oak Grove Elementary | 05–08 | 723 | 1.9 mi |
| Castillero Middle Middle · San Jose Unified | 06–08 | 865 | 2 mi |
| Bernal Intermediate Middle · Oak Grove Elementary | 07–08 | 675 | 3.2 mi |
| Dartmouth Middle Middle · Union Elementary | 06–08 | 903 | 3.5 mi |
| John Muir Middle Middle · San Jose Unified | 06–08 | 722 | 3.9 mi |
| Davis (Caroline) Intermediate Middle · Oak Grove Elementary | 07–08 | 537 | 4.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bret Harte Middle
What grades does Bret Harte Middle serve?
Bret Harte Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in San Jose Unified.
How many students attend Bret Harte Middle?
Bret Harte Middle reported 862 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 75th percentile among 1,370 California middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 971 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Bret Harte Middle?
The calculated ratio is 21.1:1, based on 862 students and 40.84 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 21:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Bret Harte Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Bret Harte Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on San Jose Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Bret Harte Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
11.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Bret Harte Middle in?
Bret Harte Middle is part of San Jose Unified, based in San Jose, CA, which operates 41 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Bret Harte Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Herman (Leonard) Intermediate (1.9 mi), Castillero Middle (2 mi), Bernal Intermediate (3.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.