William Sheppard Middle
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
480 Rough and Ready Rd., San Jose, CA 95133 · (408) 928-8800 · Part of Alum Rock Union Elementary School District
San Jose’s School Grade B+ better than 72% of California school districts
Students
451
Students per teacher
17:1
Free or reduced lunch
71%
Setting
City
Grades
6–8
What stands out about William Sheppard Middle
- Enrollment down 21% since 2020–21
- No state test results published for this school
Location
Directions ↗480 Rough and Ready Rd., San Jose
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6147
Grade 7156
Grade 8148
Enrollment over time
571’20
503’21
492’22
463’23
451’24
Down 21% since 2020–21.
Who goes here
Hispanic 60%Asian 35%White 2%Two or more races 2%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%Black <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
Parents talk
Questions and answers about William Sheppard Middle from San Jose families.
Other schools in Alum Rock Union Elementary School District
School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024–2025 school year. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.