Serving 741 students in grades 6-8, Marian A. Peterson Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 741 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Marian A. Peterson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Marian A. Peterson Middle School's student population of 741 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
741 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
Marian A. Peterson Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marian A. Peterson Middle School is 0.68, 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
#1418 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
46%
12%
Hispanic
27%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
19%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marian A. Peterson Middle School's ranking?
Marian A. Peterson Middle School is ranked #1418 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Marian A. Peterson Middle School often compared to?
Marian A. Peterson Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Don Callejon by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Marian A. Peterson Middle School?
741 students attend Marian A. Peterson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Marian A. Peterson Middle School students are Asian, 27% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marian A. Peterson Middle School?
Marian A. Peterson Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Marian A. Peterson Middle School offer ?
Marian A. Peterson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Marian A. Peterson Middle School part of?
Marian A. Peterson Middle School is part of Santa Clara Unified School District.
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