Cupertino Union School District
School District · Cupertino, California
Avg Rating
8.5
out of 10
Schools
23
18 elem, 5 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,193
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.1:1
Avg Rating
8.5
out of 10
Schools
23
18 elem, 5 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,193
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.1:1
Evaluating Cupertino Union?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Cupertino Union as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Warren E. Hyde Middle
Cupertino · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Cupertino Middle
Sunnyvale · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Joaquin Miller Middle
San Jose · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#24 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.3
above California avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,193
$1,454 vs California median
District size
13,587 students
Much larger than California median
The short answer
Cupertino Union ranks #24 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Cupertino Union's schools with real test data average 8.5/10 across 23 schools. Its top-rated schools are Warren E. Hyde Middle (9.6/10), Cupertino Middle (9.3/10), and Joaquin Miller Middle (9.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.6/10 despite 26% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.1 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Cupertino Union schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +7.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Cupertino Union schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Cupertino Union
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (23 of 23). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warren E. Hyde Middle | 9.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Cupertino Middle | 9.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Joaquin Miller Middle | 9.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Sam H. Lawson Middle | 9.2 / 10 |
| 5 | John F. Kennedy Middle | 9.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Blue Hills Elementary | 8.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Christa Mcauliffe | 8.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Murdock-portal Elementary | 8.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary | 8.8 / 10 |
| 10 | Montclaire Elementary | 8.7 / 10 |
See all 23 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 8.5/10, Cupertino Union is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Warren E. Hyde Middle, which has a composite score of 9.6/10.
In standardized testing, Cupertino Union students show an average math proficiency of 84.1% and ELA proficiency of 82.3%.
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 8.5/10. 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?
Warren E. Hyde Middle is the highest-rated school in Cupertino Union with a composite score of 9.6/10.
What are the test scores in Cupertino Union?
Across schools in Cupertino Union with test data, the average math proficiency is 84.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 82.3%. 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 8.5/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 8.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 84.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 82.3%
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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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