Morrill Middle, San Jose CA - Test Scores & Data

Original Research by School Decision on Morrill Middle

Morrill Middle is a regular public middle school in San Jose serving sixth through eighth grade. The school enrolls a population with a substantial Asian plurality alongside a significant Hispanic presence, with roughly a third of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch. The neighborhood sits in the eastern portion of San Jose, in the 95132 zip code, one of the city's more residential and suburban areas rather than downtown.

On state testing, Morrill shows a pattern that deserves attention. English language arts proficiency runs solidly in the low-to-mid range, with sixth graders posting the strongest results and proficiency declining as students move through the grades. Mathematics performance is notably softer, particularly in eighth grade, where it drops substantially. Science proficiency at grade eight is also weak. Across all tested subjects and grades, the school sits below the midpoint among middle schools in Santa Clara County. The data covers only the most recent school year, so trends over time are not available to review.

The school's overall proficiency index places it in the lower half of county middle schools. A parent considering Morrill should look carefully at the math picture in particular and may want to ask the school directly about support structures for students struggling in that subject, especially by eighth grade. The lower results on science and the pattern of declining proficiency across grade levels warrant questions about curriculum, instruction, and intervention during the middle grades.

The housing market in the school's area reflects San Jose's broader character as a high-cost region. Homes are priced well above national norms, and rental costs have risen. The area is suburban and car-oriented, with neighborhoods featuring single-family residential character and less walkability than downtown. The wider San Jose economy is anchored by technology employers and the civic infrastructure of a major urban center, though daily life for families in this part of the city is quieter and more dispersed than the downtown core.

Morrill is part of Berryessa Union Elementary, a district serving the eastern and southeastern portions of the city. The district brief did not yield parent-relevant strategic information, so readers may want to visit the district website directly or contact the school to understand current academic priorities and support approaches.

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Academic performance

How students perform on state tests, by grade, set against the district.

Math

Grade 646%

School 46% · District 50% · ▼ 4 pts below district

▲ 15 pts above state median · even with county median

Grade 751%

School 51% · District 54% · ▼ 3 pts below district

▲ 21 pts above state median · ▲ 6 pts above county median

Grade 839%

School 39% · District 47% · ▼ 7 pts below district

▲ 11 pts above state median · even with county median

English language arts

Grade 661%

School 61% · District 65% · ▼ 4 pts below district

▲ 17 pts above state median · ▲ 3 pts above county median

Grade 765%

School 65% · District 69% · ▼ 3 pts below district

▲ 20 pts above state median · ▲ 9 pts above county median

Grade 860%

School 60% · District 65% · ▼ 5 pts below district

▲ 16 pts above state median · ▲ 6 pts above county median

Science

Grade 839%

School 39% · District 46% · ▼ 7 pts below district

▲ 14 pts above state median · ▲ 3 pts above county median

Social studies

Grade 864%

School 64% · District 65% · ▼ 1 pts below district

▲ 15 pts above state median · ▲ 7 pts above county median

This schoolBerryessa Union Elementary, same grade

Graduation rate (ACGR) reflects the federally published Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate for the most recent year available. We refresh this data annually at the close of each academic year in June. The federal source publishes a banded rate (for example, "90-94%") instead of an exact number for cohorts small enough to risk identifying individual students. The state distribution chart, where shown, plots every school in the state with a published rate or band; schools whose rate is federally suppressed are excluded. Where the federal source publishes a band rather than an exact rate, the school is placed within its band using a stable, ID-derived offset, so its position is consistent across visits.

Proficiency by household income

English language arts

Grade 6Lower-income43%Higher-income72%29 pp gap

Grade 7Lower-income50%Higher-income73%23 pp gap

Grade 8Lower-income47%Higher-income68%21 pp gap

Mathematics

Grade 6Lower-income31%Higher-income54%23 pp gap

Grade 7Lower-income33%Higher-income60%27 pp gap

Grade 8Lower-income22%Higher-income51%29 pp gap