Serving 1,001 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 62% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,001 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 1% in CA)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sunnyvale Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Sunnyvale Middle School's student population of 1,001 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,001 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sunnyvale Middle School is 0.74, 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)67%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
33%
12%
Hispanic
27%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
27%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Sunnyvale Middle School often compared to?
Sunnyvale Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cupertino Middle School by visitors of our site.
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 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Sunnyvale Middle School?
1,001 students attend Sunnyvale Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Sunnyvale Middle School students are Asian, 27% of students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 11% 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 Sunnyvale Middle School?
Sunnyvale Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sunnyvale Middle School offer ?
Sunnyvale Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Sunnyvale Middle School part of?
Sunnyvale Middle School is part of Sunnyvale School District.
In what neighborhood is Sunnyvale Middle School located?
Sunnyvale Middle School is located in the Sunnyvale West neighborhood of Sunnyvale, CA. There are 7 other public schools located in Sunnyvale West.
School Reviews
5 11/9/2010
its a great school with lots of nice teacher and great lunch time activities
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