Site:
Located in downtown San Jose, our urban school is built on 3 acres
of land. This three story campus can provide instruction for 750
students.
Population:
570 students from pre-K to 5th grade. 70% of students are Latino,
55% are English Language Learners.
Faculty:
HMS has 22 fully credentialed teachers. Class reduction is maintained
in grades K-2nd with 20 students in each class.
Stakeholder
involvement: HMS has over 19 volunteer lead committee and programs
that focus on the needs of students, faculty and school.
Technology:
HMS is a leader in technology for elementary-age students. Our campus
is wireless. HMS has laptop carts that can be rolled into any classroom
for projects, research, and training.
Academic
achievement: Despite having a significant number of English Language
Learners and the highest concentration of homeless children, HMS
students continue to make positive gains on state standardized tests.
Community:
HMS continues to evolve into a downtown community learning center.
A place where students, parents and community partners unite to
create an environment that cultivates and nurtures lifelong learners.
