Marian A. Peterson Middle School
Tel:
(408)423-2800
- Marian A. Peterson Middle School serves 907 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 68% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Marian A. Peterson Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Marian A. Peterson Middle School's student population of 907 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 907 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 39 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Marian A. Peterson Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Marian A. Peterson Middle School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1424 out of 9,595 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 43% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 24% | 54% |
| Black | 2% | 6% |
| White | 26% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 16% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Santa Clara Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Marian A. Peterson Middle School is New Valley Continuation High School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Santa Clara Community Day (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Central Park Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Santa Clara Central Park Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 239 students
0.5 miles
2720 Sonoma Pl.
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408)423-2126 0.5 K-5 239 - Santa Clara Laurelwood Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 685 students
0.6 miles
955 Teal Dr.
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408)423-1600 0.6 K-5 685 - Sunnyvale Ponderosa Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 596 students
0.8 miles
804 Ponderosa Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
(408)423-4000 0.8 K-5 596 - Santa Clara New Valley Continuation High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 134 students
0.9 miles
1875 Lawrence Rd.
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408)423-2300 0.9 9-12 134 - Sunnyvale Braly Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 405 students
1.0 miles
675 Gail Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
(408)423-1000 1.0 K-5 405
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