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7.0 avg / 10

Sunnyvale School District

School District · Sunnyvale, California

Students: 5,618
Teachers (FTE): 286

Avg Rating

7.0

out of 10

Schools

10

8 elem, 2 mid

Per-Pupil Spending

$24,127

Student-Teacher Ratio

19.6:1

How this district compares

California rank

#157 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.7

above California avg

Per-pupil spending

$24,127

+$6,480 vs California median

District size

5,618 students

Larger than California median

About Sunnyvale

Sunnyvale is a Sunnyvale, California school district serving 10 schools. The district educates 5,618 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19.6:1. The district invests $24,127 per student annually.

With an average rating of 7.0/10, Sunnyvale demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Cherry Chase Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.

In standardized testing, Sunnyvale students show an average math proficiency of 48.9% and ELA proficiency of 53.5%.

The district includes 8 elementary schools , 2 middle schools .

District Map

Schools in Sunnyvale, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 48.9%
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ELA Proficiency 53.5%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Sunnyvale with test data.

District Details

State
California
City
Sunnyvale
Total Enrollment
5,618
Teachers (FTE)
286
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Sunnyvale?

Sunnyvale has 10 schools in total — 8 elementary, 2 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Sunnyvale?

The average composite rating for Sunnyvale is 7.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Sunnyvale?

Sunnyvale spends $24,127 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Sunnyvale?

The average student-teacher ratio in Sunnyvale is 19.6:1.

What is the top-rated school in Sunnyvale?

Cherry Chase Elementary is the highest-rated school in Sunnyvale with a composite score of 8.5/10.

What are the test scores in Sunnyvale?

Across schools in Sunnyvale with test data, the average math proficiency is 48.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 53.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Sunnyvale compare to other districts in California?

Sunnyvale has an average school rating of 7.0/10 across 10 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
7.0/10
Math Proficiency
48.9%
ELA Proficiency
53.5%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

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 methodology

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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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