Cupertino Union School District
School District · Cupertino, California
Avg Rating
7.5
out of 10
Schools
23
18 elem, 5 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,193
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.1:1
Avg Rating
7.5
out of 10
Schools
23
18 elem, 5 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,193
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.1:1
How this district compares
California rank
#69 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.2
above California avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,193
$1,454 vs California median
District size
13,587 students
Much larger than California median
About Cupertino Union
Cupertino Union is a Cupertino, California school district serving 23 schools. The district educates 13,587 students with a student-teacher ratio of 22.1:1. The district invests $16,193 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.5/10, Cupertino Union is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Cupertino Middle, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Cupertino Union students show an average math proficiency of 82.7% and ELA proficiency of 80.5%.
The district includes 18 elementary schools , 5 middle schools .
District Map
Schools in Cupertino Union, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Cupertino Union with test data.
Schools in Cupertino Union
23 schools Elementary Schools 18
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Cupertino
- Total Enrollment
- 13,587
- Teachers (FTE)
- 616
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Cupertino Union?
Cupertino Union has 23 schools in total — 18 elementary, 5 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Cupertino Union?
The average composite rating for Cupertino Union is 7.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Cupertino Union?
Cupertino Union spends $16,193 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Cupertino Union?
The average student-teacher ratio in Cupertino Union is 22.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Cupertino Union?
Cupertino Middle is the highest-rated school in Cupertino Union with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Cupertino Union?
Across schools in Cupertino Union with test data, the average math proficiency is 82.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 80.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Cupertino Union compare to other districts in California?
Cupertino Union has an average school rating of 7.5/10 across 23 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 82.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 80.5%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in CA
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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