Thomas R. Pollicita Middle School

About Thomas R. Pollicita Middle School

Thomas R. Pollicita Middle School is a public school located in the city of San Jose, California. The school was opened in the year 2000 and currently serves students in grades 6-8. The school is named after Thomas R. Pollicita, a former mayor of San Jose. At Thomas R. Pollicita Middle School, students have access to a wide range of educational opportunities. The school offers a variety of core academic classes, including math, science, English, history, and foreign language. Additionally, students can take part in a variety of extracurricular activities such as sports teams, clubs, and after-school programs. The school also has a strong focus on character development, and strives to create a safe and supportive learning environment. The school’s mission is to prepare students for success in high school and beyond by providing a rigorous academic program, promoting strong character and citizenship, and fostering a positive school culture. Thomas R. Pollicita Middle School is committed to helping each student reach their full potential and become successful, productive citizens. The school’s dedicated staff and faculty strive to provide a quality education and create a welcoming and supportive environment for all students.

Address:	550 E. Market St. Daly City, CA 94014
Phone:	(650) 991-1216
Site:	jsd.k12.ca.us
Grades:	6 – 8
Enrollment:	628 students

Overview Thomas R. Pollicita Middle School

Thomas R. Pollicita Middle School serves 628 students in grades 6-8.
Thomas R. Pollicita Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Thomas R. Pollicita Middle School

Thomas R. Pollicita Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Thomas R. Pollicita Middle School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.