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Sunnyvale School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,478 students in Sunnyvale School District.
Public Schools in Sunnyvale School District have a diversity score of 0.73, which is more than the California public school average of 0.63.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
10 Schools
10,378 Schools
# Students
5,478 Students
5,877,829 Students
# Teachers
298 Teachers
267,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Overall District Rank
#950 out of 1200 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
49%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.73
0.63
# American Indian Students
86 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
1,836 Students
696,650 Students
% Asian Students
33%
12%
# Hispanic Students
1,850 Students
3,281,593 Students
% Hispanic Students
34%
56%
# Black Students
70 Students
296,698 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
1,092 Students
1,235,110 Students
% White Students
20%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
42 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
501 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
18
# Students in K Grade:
708
469,575
# Students in 1st Grade:
634
408,278
# Students in 2nd Grade:
653
421,129
# Students in 3rd Grade:
621
426,453
# Students in 4th Grade:
636
432,771
# Students in 5th Grade:
642
440,675
# Students in 6th Grade:
502
440,627
# Students in 7th Grade:
502
434,997
# Students in 8th Grade:
580
455,821
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
484,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
494,854
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
478,576
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
489,879
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,239 is higher than the state median of $19,801. The school district revenue/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,653 is higher than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$133 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$124 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,239
$19,801
Spending / Student
$22,653
$18,236
Best Sunnyvale School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cumberland Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 85% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
824 Cumberland Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 522-8255
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 522-8255
Grades: K-5
| 616 students
Rank: #22.
Cherry Chase Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 81% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1138 Heatherstone Way
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 522-8200
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 522-8200
Grades: K-5
| 615 students
Rank: #33.
Sunnyvale Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 67% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1080 Mango Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 522-8288
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 522-8288
Grades: 6-8
| 1,001 students
Rank: #44.
Ellis Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 64% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
550 E. Olive Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
(408) 522-8260
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
(408) 522-8260
Grades: K-5
| 647 students
Rank: #55.
Fairwood Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 59% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1110 Fairwood Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94089
(408) 523-4870
Sunnyvale, CA 94089
(408) 523-4870
Grades: K-5
| 461 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Lakewood Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
750 Lakechime Dr.
Sunnyvale, CA 94089
(408) 522-8272
Sunnyvale, CA 94089
(408) 522-8272
Grades: K-5
| 392 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
San Miguel Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
777 San Miguel Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
(408) 522-8279
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
(408) 522-8279
Grades: K-5
| 390 students
Rank: #88.
Vargas Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1054 Carson Dr.
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
(408) 522-8267
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
(408) 522-8267
Grades: K-5
| 396 students
Rank: #99.
Bishop Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
450 N. Sunnyvale Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
(408) 522-8229
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
(408) 522-8229
Grades: K-5
| 377 students
Rank: #1010.
Columbia Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 39% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
739 Morse Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
(408) 522-8247
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
(408) 522-8247
Grades: 6-8
| 583 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sunnyvale School District?
Sunnyvale School District manages 10 public schools serving 5,478 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Sunnyvale School District?
34% of Sunnyvale School District students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Asian, 20% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sunnyvale School District?
Sunnyvale School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Sunnyvale School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,653 is higher than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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