Serving 586 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cumberland Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 586 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Cumberland Elementary serves the southwest part of Sunnyvale, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of about 0.9 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest edge being 1.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cumberland Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Cumberland Elementary School's student population of 586 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
586 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cumberland Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cumberland Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#700 out of 9523 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
Asian
41%
12%
Hispanic
15%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
33%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cumberland Elementary School's ranking?
Cumberland Elementary School is ranked #700 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Cumberland Elementary School often compared to?
Cumberland Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cherry Chase Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Cumberland Elementary School?
586 students attend Cumberland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Cumberland Elementary School students are Asian, 33% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cumberland Elementary School?
Cumberland Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Cumberland Elementary School offer ?
Cumberland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Cumberland Elementary School part of?
Cumberland Elementary School is part of Sunnyvale School District.
In what neighborhood is Cumberland Elementary School located?
Cumberland Elementary School is located in the Sunnyvale West neighborhood of Sunnyvale, CA. There are 7 other public schools located in Sunnyvale West.
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