Union Middle School in San Jose, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Union Middle School is an urban public school in San Jose, California that is part of Union School District. It serves 1,052 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 23.4:1. Its teachers have had 7 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 6 - 8

1,052 Students

45 Teachers

2130 Los Gatos Almaden Rd

San Jose, CA 95124 View local requests

http://www.unionsd.org

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

Union Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Moore

Ms. Starr

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Union Middle School Demographics

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

49%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Union Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 4, 2025

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