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Renaissance at Mathson

2050 Kammerer Ave., San Jose, CA, 95116

About Renaissance at Mathson

Renaissance at Mathson is at 2050 Kammerer Avenue in the North San Jose/Alum Rock area of San Jose, CA 95116, set in a residential section with nearby community amenities. The school serves students in grades 6 through 8 with about 318 learners and a student–teacher ratio of roughly 17:1. The gender mix is close to even, around 50% male and 50% female. Approximately 13% of students achieve grade-level proficiency in mathematics, while roughly 26% attain the same in reading, according to the latest state assessment data. Renaissance at Mathson offers programs that include visual and performing arts as well as leadership and club opportunities alongside core classes. The school’s schedule blends core academic blocks with activities like leadership club and tech club that expand learning beyond traditional classes. Housing near this part of San Jose typically ranges from $650,000 to $1.2M, appealing to families looking for established neighborhoods with parks and transit access. For parents reviewing middle schools in California with a range of instructional offerings and community involvement, Renaissance at Mathson represents a neighborhood option focused on arts, clubs, and foundational middle grades learning.

Renaissance at Mathson Contact Information

Address

2050 Kammerer Ave., San Jose, CA, 95116

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Phone

(408) 928-6800

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Website

arusd.org

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 13%
Reading 26%
State average proficiency is 13% in Math and 26% in Reading.
19
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
318
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 5466 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Renaissance at Mathson

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: 8:35 AM - 3:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:20 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 0.94%
Asian 13.84%
Hispanic 82.7%
Black 0.63%
Two+ Races 1.26%
Native Am. 0%
White
0.94%
Asian
13.84%
Hispanic
82.7%
Black
0.63%
Two+ Races
1.26%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 318
49.69%
158 Female
50.31%
160 Male

Student Population

318 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

318 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The Renaissance at Mathson will conduct a reading literacy initiative session on February 4, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. The upcoming session will concentrate on topics related to Black History Month and Lunar New Year, as part of the school's family engagement initiatives. The initiative is designed to connect literacy activities with culturally relevant topics within the school community.

FAQ

Q1. What is the main focus of Renaissance at Mathson?

Ans. Renaissance at Mathson helps students learn by offering an academic program that focuses on helping them make progress and improve their skills.

Q2. What unique programs does Renaissance at Mathson talk about?

Ans. Renaissance at Mathson talks about programs that help students learn more and do better in school.

Q3. How does Renaissance at Mathson keep families up to date?

Ans. Families can get announcements, schedule changes, and reminders from Renaissance at Mathson through its communication system.

Q4. What kinds of activities are there for students at Renaissance at Mathson?

Ans. Families can follow the school calendar to see what academic activities and school programs are going on at Renaissance at Mathson.

Q5. What tools do teachers use in the classroom to help students learn at Renaissance at Mathson?

Ans. At Renaissance at Mathson, teachers use technology and learning materials in the classroom that are in line with the goals of the 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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