Cupertino Middle School

1650 S. Bernardo Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94087

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Rating

10/

Top 5%

Tel: (408) 245-0303

www.cusdk8.org

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Cupertino Middle School serves 1,178 students in grades 6-8.

Cupertino Middle School placed in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,178 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 69%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 78% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 77% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Cupertino Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Cupertino Middle School's student population of 1,178 students has declined by 19% over five school years.

The teacher population of 57 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 6-8

Total Students

1,178 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

57 teachers

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Students by Grade

This chart display the students of Cupertino Middle School by grade.

School Rankings

Cupertino Middle School is ranked within the top 5% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Cupertino Middle School is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#164 out of 3649 schools
(Top 5%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Cupertino Middle School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

78%

34%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cupertino Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

77%

49%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cupertino Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

21:1

22:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Cupertino Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

52%

12%

This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Cupertino Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hispanic

56%

Black

White

31%

22%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Cupertino Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.63

Eligible for Free Lunch

53%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Cupertino Union School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cupertino Middle School's ranking?

Cupertino Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

How many students attend Cupertino Middle School?

1,178 students attend Cupertino Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

52% of Cupertino Middle School students are Asian, 31% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Cupertino Middle School?

Cupertino Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Cupertino Middle School offer ?

Cupertino Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8

What school district is Cupertino Middle School part of?

Cupertino Middle School is part of Cupertino Union School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,178 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 69%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 78% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 77% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education