Bret Harte Middle School

Bret Harte Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
7050 Bret Harte Dr,  San Jose, CA
Shadow Brook II Neighborhood
San Jose Unified School District
3.6
3.3
914 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Tina Vanlaarhoven
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Math Proficiency
73%
Reading Proficiency
77%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A-
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
73%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
43
Full Time Teachers
43
Teachers in First or Second Year
24.5%

GreatSchools Rating

10
Test Scores
5
Equity
7
Student Progress
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Test Scores

Math
62.3%
State Average
17.9%
Science
30.4%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
440:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.7%
Female
47.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
49.9%
White
25.9%
Hispanic
14.2%
Two or more races
7.3%
Black
2.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 14 Reviews
4.0 Senior
3/2/2020
Decent middle school. Fun for what it is, but not much else. Good environment that provides room to have fun sometimes (and to just be a middle school-er).
4.0 NicheUser
1/25/2015
Teachers make the school learning environment challenging and engaging for the students.
4.0 NicheUser
1/25/2015
nurse can't help with anything unless you have a medical problem on file and is granted to give you medication; staff is concerned with the well being of the students.
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3.3 20 Reviews
5.0 parent
5/27/2025
I greatly recommend this middle school.Teachers are very helpful for my two kids, especially as like migrants of us
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5.0 parent
5/22/2025
There are no words to describe how grateful I am to everyone at Bret Harte. After very painful experiences in elementary school, I thought MS was going to be more of the same (or worse) for my child who has multiple disabilities and an IEP. I could not have be more wrong! The level of care, support,...
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5.0 parent
9/15/2024
Bret Harte Middle School has been a great experience for my child. The academics are solid, with a good mix of challenging courses that aren’t too overwhelming. The teachers are supportive and approachable, making sure students get the help they need. The school has a safe and welcoming environment,...
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5.0 parent
2/4/2023
That is a good school, and teachers teach hard.
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