Marian A. Peterson Middle School

1380 Rosalia Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 759 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 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). 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 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 759 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : Top 20% in CA
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • : 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
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Marian A. Peterson Middle School's student population of 759 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
759 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar

School Rankings

Marian A. Peterson Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#1424 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
56%
34%
67%
47%
52%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
46%
12%
Hispanic
30%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
16%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.68
(22-23)
8.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Pirates

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Marian A. Peterson Middle School's ranking?
Marian A. Peterson Middle School is ranked #1424 out of 9,523 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?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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?
759 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, 30% of students are Hispanic, 16% 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 21:1, which is equal to 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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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 759 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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