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Dolores Huerta Middle

3556 Zanker Rd., San Jose, CA, 95134

About Dolores Huerta Middle

Dolores Huerta Middle at 3556 Zanker Road in the Agnews/Blossom Valley area of San Jose, CA 95134 serves students in grades 6 through 8. The school’s enrollment is about 607, with a roughly 21:1 student–teacher ratio. The gender mix is approximately 52% male and 48% female. Approximately 29% of students achieve grade-level mathematics standards, while 47% attain proficiency in reading, indicating a defined academic performance in fundamental subjects. The campus integrates a heterogeneous student population with an array of academic and extracurricular opportunities rooted in the Santa Clara Unified School District. Properties in this section of San Jose typically range from $650,000 to $1.5 million, rendering the area attractive to families desiring established neighborhoods with convenient access to local educational institutions. Upon the commencement of classes, the day typically equilibrates fundamental instruction with collaborative intervals and transitions between subject blocks that facilitate sustained engagement. This profile contextualizes Dolores Huerta Middle School within the broader discourse regarding the best middle schools in California for student development and community compatibility.

Dolores Huerta Middle Contact Information

Address

3556 Zanker Rd., San Jose, CA, 95134

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Phone

(408) 423-2000

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 29%
Reading 47%
State average proficiency is 29% in Math and 47% in Reading.
29
Full-time Teachers
21 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
607
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 3264 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Dolores Huerta Middle

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 12.36%
Asian 31.3%
Hispanic 45.63%
Black 3.62%
Two+ Races 6.1%
Native Am. 0.82%
White
12.36%
Asian
31.3%
Hispanic
45.63%
Black
3.62%
Two+ Races
6.1%
Native Am.
0.82%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 607
48.11%
292 Female
51.89%
315 Male

Student Population

607 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

607 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Dolores Huerta Middle recently participated in the annual Birds Take Flight 5K walk and run. The event was hosted by the school’s PTSA in collaboration with Agnew Elementary and MacDonald High and took place on the shared Agnews Campus. The joint event brought together students, families, and staff from the three schools as part of coordinated campus-wide activities.

FAQ

Q1. What instructional focus defines Dolores Huerta Middle School?

Ans. Dolores Huerta Middle School defines its instructional focus around academic growth supported by structured middle school programs.

Q2. What special programmes are described by Dolores Huerta Middle School?

Ans. Dolores Huerta Middle School describes enrichment and academic support programmes that complement classroom learning.

Q3. How are families kept informed by Dolores Huerta Middle School?

Ans. Dolores Huerta Middle School shares announcements, reminders, and school-day updates with families through its communication tools.

Q4. What student activities does Dolores Huerta Middle School feature for families?

Ans. Dolores Huerta Middle School features academic activities and school programs so families can follow participation and milestones.

Q5. What in-class instructional tools support learning at Dolores Huerta Middle School?

Ans. Instruction at Dolores Huerta Middle School uses classroom technology and subject-based learning materials during lessons.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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