Serving 301 students in grades 5-8, Sunrise Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 301 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sunrise Middle School's student population of 301 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
301 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sunrise Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunrise Middle School is 0.21, which is less 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
#5202 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
89%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
4%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)50.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunrise Middle School's ranking?
Sunrise Middle School is ranked #5202 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Sunrise Middle School often compared to?
Sunrise Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Downtown College Preparatory Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Sunrise Middle School?
301 students attend Sunrise Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Sunrise Middle School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sunrise Middle School?
Sunrise Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sunrise Middle School offer ?
Sunrise Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Sunrise Middle School part of?
Sunrise Middle School is part of Sunrise Middle School District.
In what neighborhood is Sunrise Middle School located?
Sunrise Middle School is located in the Wooster and East Ct and West Ct neighborhood of San Jose, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in Wooster and East Ct and West Ct.
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