Marian A. Peterson Middle School serves 789 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 789 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 1% in CA)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 1%)
- 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
Diversity
School Overview
Marian A. Peterson Middle School's student population of 789 students has declined by 13% 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
789 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)62%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)70%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
46%
12%
Hispanic
25%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
21%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Marian A. Peterson Middle School?
789 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, 25% of students are Hispanic, 21% 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 20:1, which is lower 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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