Cupertino Union School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 25 public schools in Cupertino Union School District, serving 18,003 students. Cupertino Union School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
Public schools in Cupertino Union School District have an average math proficiency score of 86% (versus the California public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 50% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in California.
The top ranked public schools in Cupertino Union School District are William Faria Elementary School, Murdock-portal Elementary School and Joaquin Miller Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is more than the California public school average of 23:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Cupertino Union School District |
| School District Website | http://www.cusdk8.org |
| School District Phone Number | (408) 252-3000 |
| School District Grades Offered | KG - 08 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (CA) |
| # of Schools | 25 Schools | 10,322 Schools |
| # of Students | 18,003 Students | 6,196,294 Students |
| # of Teachers | 758 Teachers | 264,754 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
District Comparison
Cupertino Union School District, which is ranked #10 of all 1,013 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #5 out of 989 school districts (Top 1%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 86% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 86% | 50% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.42 | 0.64 |
| # of American Indian Students | 16 Students | 32,941 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 13,429 Students | 719,599 Students |
| % Asian Students | 75% | 12% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 903 Students | 3,366,608 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 5% | 54% |
| # of Black Students | 113 Students | 337,796 Students |
| % Black Students | 1% | 5% |
| # of White Students | 2,691 Students | 1,437,339 Students |
| % White Students | 15% | 23% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 25 Students | 28,785 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Two or more races Students | 826 Students | 273,002 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 4% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | - |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 1,983 | 530,276 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 1,852 | 455,064 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 1,975 | 454,352 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 1,875 | 446,005 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 2,031 | 465,237 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 2,021 | 470,637 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 1,988 | 484,746 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 2,101 | 474,569 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 2,177 | 472,070 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | - | 493,593 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | - | 481,898 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | - | 473,744 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | - | 485,948 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | 8,155 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $12,020 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,053. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,206 is less than the state median of $14,597. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (CA) |
| Total Revenue | $216 MM | $28 MM |
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| Spending | $238 MM | $27 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $12,020 | $15,053 |
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| Revenue / Student | $13,206 | $14,597 |
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Cupertino Union School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- William Faria Elementary School Math: 97% | Reading: 95%Rank:10/Top 1%10155 Barbara Ln.10
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 252-0706
Grades: K-5 | 691 students
- Murdock-portal Elementary School Math: 94% | Reading: 92%Rank:10/Top 1%1188 Wunderlich Dr.10
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 973-8191
Grades: K-5 | 576 students
- Joaquin Miller Middle School Math: 92% | Reading: 91%Rank:10/Top 1%6151 Rainbow Dr.10
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 252-3755
Grades: 6-8 | 1,251 student
- Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary School Math: 93% | Reading: 90%Rank:10/Top 1%1101 Strayer Dr.10
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 253-2850
Grades: K-5 | 414 students
- Blue Hills Elementary School Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%Rank:10/Top 1%12300 De Sanka Ave.10
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 257-9282
Grades: K-5 | 319 students
- John F. Kennedy Middle School Math: 90% | Reading: 89%Rank:10/Top 1%821 Bubb Rd.10
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 253-1525
Grades: 6-8 | 1,289 student
- L. P. Collins Elementary School Math: 90% | Reading: 89%Rank:10/Top 1%10300 Blaney Ave.10
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 252-6002
Grades: K-5 | 717 students
- Sam H. Lawson Middle School Math: 91% | Reading: 87%Rank:10/Top 1%10401 Vista Dr.10
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 255-7500
Grades: 6-8 | 1,228 student
- R. I. Meyerholz Elementary School Math: 92% | Reading: 86%Rank:10/Top 5%6990 Melvin Dr.10
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 252-7450
Grades: K-5 | 764 students
- William Regnart Elementary School Math: 86% | Reading: 88%Rank:10/Top 5%1170 Yorkshire Dr.10
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 253-5250
Grades: K-5 | 481 students
- Montclaire Elementary School Math: 85% | Reading: 88%Rank:10/Top 5%1160 St. Joseph Ave.10
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 967-9388
Grades: K-5 | 429 students
- Abraham Lincoln Elementary School Math: 87% | Reading: 86%Rank:10/Top 5%21710 Mcclellan Rd.10
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 252-4798
Grades: K-5 | 595 students
- Stevens Creek Elementary School Math: 87% | Reading: 86%Rank:10/Top 5%10300 Ainsworth Dr.10
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 245-3312
Grades: K-5 | 584 students
- Garden Gate Elementary School Math: 88% | Reading: 85%Rank:10/Top 5%10500 Ann Arbor Ave.10
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 252-5414
Grades: K-5 | 609 students
- John Muir Elementary School Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%Rank:10/Top 5%6560 Hanover Dr.10
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 252-5265
Grades: K-5 | 358 students
- Louis E. Stocklmeir Elementary School Math: 85% | Reading: 82%Rank:10/Top 5%592 Dunholme Way10
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 732-3363
Grades: K-5 | 1,191 student
- Cupertino Middle School Math: 82% | Reading: 83%Rank:10/Top 5%1650 S. Bernardo Ave.10
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 245-0303
Grades: 6-8 | 1,428 student
- C. B. Eaton Elementary School Math: 88% | Reading: 79%Rank:10/Top 5%20220 Suisun Dr.10
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 255-2848
Grades: K-5 | 508 students
- West Valley Elementary School Math: 81% | Reading: 81%Rank:10/Top 5%1635 Belleville Way10
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 245-0148
Grades: K-5 | 560 students
- D. J. Sedgwick Elementary School Math: 80% | Reading: 78%Rank:10/Top 5%19200 Phil Ln.10
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 252-3103
Grades: K-5 | 676 students
- Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%Rank:10/Top 5%12211 Titus Ave.10
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 253-4696
Grades: K-8 | 500 students
- Warren E. Hyde Middle School Math: 75% | Reading: 79%Rank:10/Top 10%19325 Bollinger Rd.10
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 252-6290
Grades: 6-8 | 973 students
- Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School Math: 77% | Reading: 75%Rank:10/Top 10%277 Rodonovan Dr.10
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 248-4313
Grades: K-5 | 625 students
- Manuel De Vargas Elementary School Math: 66% | Reading: 65%Rank:9/Top 20%5050 Moorpark Ave.10
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 252-0303
Grades: K-5 | 569 students
- Chester W. Nimitz Elementary School Math: 60% | Reading: 60%Rank:9/Top 20%545 E. Cheyenne Dr.10
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 736-2180
Grades: K-5 | 668 students
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