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Cupertino Middle School vs. Sunnyvale Middle School

Should you attend Cupertino Middle School or Sunnyvale Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Cupertino Middle School
1650 South Bernardo Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Sunnyvale Middle School
1080 Mango Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Cupertino Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

Sunnyvale Middle School ranks 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%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,122 students in grades 6-8, Cupertino Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Serving 1,037 students in grades 6-8, Sunnyvale 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 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,122 students
1,037 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cupertino Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sunnyvale Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cupertino Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sunnyvale Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
54 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cupertino Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sunnyvale Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Cupertino Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cupertino Union School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sunnyvale Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Sunnyvale School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#494 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 10%)
#1461 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Cupertino Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sunnyvale Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
74%
(Top 5% in CA)
59%
(Top 20% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cupertino Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cupertino Union School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sunnyvale Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Sunnyvale School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
77%
(Top 10% in CA)
64%
(Top 20% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cupertino Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cupertino Union School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sunnyvale Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Sunnyvale School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
67%
(Top 5% in CA)
57%
(Top 10% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cupertino Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Cupertino Union School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Cupertino Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Sunnyvale Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
364
363
Grade 7 Students
375
340
Grade 8 Students
383
334

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Cupertino Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Cupertino Union School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2005-06 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Sunnyvale Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Sunnyvale School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
55%
34%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Cupertino Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Cupertino Union School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sunnyvale Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Sunnyvale School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
11%
29%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Cupertino Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cupertino Union School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sunnyvale Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Sunnyvale School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Cupertino Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cupertino Union School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sunnyvale Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Sunnyvale School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
25%
25%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Cupertino Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cupertino Union School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sunnyvale Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Sunnyvale School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Sunnyvale Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Sunnyvale School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Two or more races
8%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Cupertino Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cupertino Union School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sunnyvale Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Sunnyvale School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.62
0.74
This chart showcases the diversity score of Cupertino Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cupertino Union School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sunnyvale Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Sunnyvale School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
20%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Cupertino Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cupertino Union School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sunnyvale Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Sunnyvale School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cupertino Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cupertino Union School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sunnyvale Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Sunnyvale School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
 
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