Cupertino Union School District

1309 S. Mary Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94087-3050
(District boundaries shown in map)
Rating
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

Cupertino Union School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2023-24 school year, there are 25 public schools serving 14,073 students in Cupertino Union School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Cupertino Union School District have an average math proficiency score of 83% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 49% statewide average).
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. Cupertino Union School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
25 Schools
10,374 Schools
# Students
14,073 Students
5,876,295 Students
# Teachers
658 Teachers
267,757 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1

District Rank

Cupertino Union School District, which is ranked #22 of all 1,167 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (CA)
Overall District Rank
#21 out of 1200 school districts
(Top 5%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Cupertino Union  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
34%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cupertino Union  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
49%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cupertino Union  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

Diversity Score
0.45
0.63
# American Indian Students
46 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
10,234 Students
696,628 Students
% Asian Students
73%
12%
# Hispanic Students
828 Students
3,281,568 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
56%
# Black Students
91 Students
296,694 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
1,759 Students
1,235,074 Students
% White Students
12%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
21 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,085 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
1,518
469,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,329
408,174
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,479
421,021
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,558
426,338
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,571
432,663
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,636
440,560
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,671
440,507
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,562
434,863
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,749
455,685
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
484,040
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
494,745
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
478,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
489,789
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,352 is higher than the state median of $14,448. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,176 is higher than the state median of $13,834. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$216 MM
$7 MM
This chart display total revenue of Cupertino Union  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Spending
$228 MM
$7 MM
This chart display total spending of Cupertino Union  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$15,352
$14,448
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Cupertino Union  School District and median value from average revenue per public school student of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Spending / Student
$16,176
$13,834
This chart display average spending per public school student in Cupertino Union  School District and median value from average spending per public school student of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Best Cupertino Union School District Public Schools (2023-24)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
William Faria Elementary School
Math: 96% | Reading: 97%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
10155 Barbara Ln.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 252-0706
Grades: K-5
| 651 students
Rank: #22.
Murdock-portal Elementary School
Math: 94% | Reading: 89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1188 Wunderlich Dr.
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 973-8191
Grades: K-5
| 551 students
Rank: #33.
Joaquin Miller Middle School
Math: 92% | Reading: 89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
6151 Rainbow Dr.
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 252-3755
Grades: 6-8
| 1,104 students
Rank: #44.
William Regnart Elementary School
Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1170 Yorkshire Dr.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 253-5250
Grades: K-5
| 309 students
Rank: #55.
John F. Kennedy Middle School
Math: 88% | Reading: 88%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
821 Bubb Rd.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 253-1525
Grades: 6-8
| 949 students
Rank: #66.
Sam H. Lawson Middle School
Math: 88% | Reading: 87%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10401 Vista Dr.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 255-7500
Grades: 6-8
| 919 students
Rank: #77.
Blue Hills Elementary School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12300 De Sanka Ave.
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 257-9282
Grades: K-5
| 280 students
Rank: #88.
Stevens Creek Elementary School
Math: 89% | Reading: 86%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10300 Ainsworth Dr.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 245-3312
Grades: K-5
| 387 students
Rank: #99.
L. P. Collins Elementary School
Math: 88% | Reading: 82%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10300 Blaney Ave.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 252-6002
Grades: K-5
| 502 students
Rank: #1010.
R. I. Meyerholz Elementary School
Math: 85% | Reading: 82%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6990 Melvin Dr.
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 252-7450
Grades: K-5
| 699 students
Rank: #1111.
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
Math: 84% | Reading: 82%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
21710 Mcclellan Rd.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 252-4798
Grades: K-5
| 484 students
Rank: #1212.
West Valley Elementary School
Math: 86% | Reading: 81%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1635 Belleville Way
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 245-0148
Grades: K-5
| 364 students
Rank: #1313.
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12211 Titus Ave.
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 253-4696
Grades: K-8
| 607 students
Rank: #1414.
Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary School
Math: 85% | Reading: 79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1101 Strayer Dr.
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 253-2850
Grades: K-5
| 297 students
Rank: #1515.
John Muir Elementary School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6560 Hanover Dr.
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 252-5265
Grades: K-5
| 237 students
Rank: #1616.
Garden Gate Elementary School
Math: 85% | Reading: 78%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10500 Ann Arbor Ave.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 252-5414
Grades: K-5
| 503 students
Rank: #1717.
Montclaire Elementary School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1160 St. Joseph Ave.
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 967-9388
Grades: K-5
| 388 students
Rank: #1818.
C. B. Eaton Elementary School
Math: 81% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
20220 Suisun Dr.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 255-2848
Grades: K-5
| 398 students
Rank: #1919.
Warren E. Hyde Middle School
Math: 76% | Reading: 80%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
19325 Bollinger Rd.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 252-6290
Grades: 6-8
| 806 students
Rank: #2020.
Louis E. Stocklmeir Elementary School
Math: 80% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
592 Dunholme Way
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 732-3363
Grades: K-5
| 886 students
Rank: #2121.
Cupertino Middle School
Math: 78% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1650 S. Bernardo Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 245-0303
Grades: 6-8
| 1,081 students
Rank: #2222.
D. J. Sedgwick Elementary School
Math: 72% | Reading: 73%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
19200 Phil Ln.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 252-3103
Grades: K-5
| 439 students
Rank: #2323.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School
Math: 70% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
277 Rodonovan Dr.
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 248-4313
Grades: K-5
| 449 students
Rank: #2424.
Chester W. Nimitz Elementary School
Math: 53% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
545 E. Cheyenne Dr.
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 736-2180
Grades: K-5
| 417 students
Rank: #2525.
Manuel De Vargas Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5050 Moorpark Ave.
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 252-0303
Grades: K-5
| 366 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Cupertino Union School District?
Cupertino Union School District manages 25 public schools serving 14,073 students.
What is the rank of Cupertino Union School District?
Cupertino Union School District is ranked #22 out of 1,167 school districts in California (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cupertino Union School District?
73% of Cupertino Union School District students are Asian, 12% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cupertino Union School District?
Cupertino Union School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Cupertino Union School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,176 is higher than the state median of $13,834. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • District size: 25 schools
  • Grades: KG-08
  • Enrollment: 14,073 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • Overall District Rank
    : Top 5% in CA
  • Math Proficiency
    : 83% (Top 1%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 82% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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