Sunrise Middle School

1149 E. Julian St.
San Jose, CA 95116
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 289 students in grades 5-8, Sunrise Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 289 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Sunrise Middle School's student population of 289 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
289 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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School Rankings

Sunrise Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunrise Middle School is 0.15, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
#2717 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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18%
34%
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34%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
4%
12%
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Hispanic
92%
56%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
2%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.15
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Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sunrise Middle School's ranking?
Sunrise Middle School is ranked #2717 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Sunrise Middle School?
289 students attend Sunrise Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Sunrise Middle School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunrise Middle School?
Sunrise Middle School has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sunrise Middle School offer ?
Sunrise Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Sunrise Middle School part of?
Sunrise Middle School is part of Sunrise Middle School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 289 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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