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 (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 759 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Marian A. Peterson Middle serves the southwest part of Sunnyvale, CA, covering an area of approximately 2.9 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.6 miles away.
- 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
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
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1424 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
46%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
30%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
16%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Pirates
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 #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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