Marian A. Peterson Middle School
Tel:
(408) 423-2800
Marian A. Peterson Middle School serves 923 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Marian A. Peterson Middle School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Marian A. Peterson Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
Marian A. Peterson Middle School's student population of 923 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 923 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
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School Comparison
Marian A. Peterson Middle School is ranked within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1473 out of 9602 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 44% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 25% | 54% |
| Black | 2% | 5% |
| White | 24% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 24% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Santa Clara Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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-4 | 325 students
0.5 miles
2720 Sonoma Pl.
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 423-2126 0.5 K-4 325 - Santa Clara Laurelwood Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 686 students
0.6 miles
955 Teal Dr.
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 423-1600 0.6 K-5 686 - Sunnyvale Ponderosa Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 642 students
0.8 miles
804 Ponderosa Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
(408) 423-4000 0.8 K-5 642 - Santa Clara New Valley Continuation High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 125 students
0.9 miles
1875 Lawrence Rd.
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 423-2300 0.9 9-12 125 - Sunnyvale Braly Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 414 students
1.0 miles
675 Gail Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
(408) 423-1000 1.0 K-5 414
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