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#333 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 4% in state

Cumberland Elementary

Elementary School · Sunnyvale · Sunnyvale, CA

A Sunnyvale elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

824 Cumberland Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94087

  • Math 78% vs CA 39% (2024)
  • Reading 80% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 21:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.6Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-0.53 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics9.2Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency78.5% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency79.8% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+32.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+37 pts
Overall Proficiency79% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)69% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+10.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile88th
Resources & Environment9.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21:1
District spending per student$24,127
Chronic Absenteeism5.3%

Students at Cumberland Elementary score 79% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency78%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
39%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency80%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 6 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 79% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
86%
ELA
84%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
89%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
88%
ELA
83%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
84%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
87%
ELA
78%
2016
Math
86%
ELA
82%
2017
Math
84%
ELA
83%
2018
Math
82%
ELA
85%
2019
Math
82%
ELA
85%
2022
Math
74%
ELA
72%
2024
Math
78%
ELA
80%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

9.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Cumberland Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Jose map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 67Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 41Some Transit
  • Bike 81Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,176/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sunnyvale), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$200,778

Median home value

$2,000,001

Median rent

$3,222/mo

College educated

76.6%

Homeownership

55.4%

Poverty rate

4.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94087; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Little Tree MontessoriPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK0.5 mi22Compare →
Stratford School Washington ParkPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–50.6 mi311Compare →
Sunnyvale Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.2privateK–50.6 mi81Compare →
Cherry Chase ElementaryEnrollment path unverified9.1K–50.7 mi596Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Sunnyvale

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#2 of 10
District spending per student
$24,127NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Cumberland Elementary is listed in Sunnyvale; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Cumberland Elementary

Cumberland Elementary is a public elementary school in Sunnyvale, CA, part of Sunnyvale, serving approximately 589 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 21:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #333 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cumberland Elementary

What grades does Cumberland Elementary serve?

Cumberland Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Cumberland Elementary?

Cumberland Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 589 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cumberland Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Cumberland Elementary is 21:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Cumberland Elementary rank in CA?

Cumberland Elementary ranks #333 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Cumberland Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Cumberland Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Cumberland Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cumberland Elementary has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Cumberland Elementary a charter school?

No, Cumberland Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Cumberland Elementary a Title I school?

No, Cumberland Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cumberland Elementary?

9.5% of students at Cumberland Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
589
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Santa Clara County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
5.3%
Area population (ZIP 94087)
58,126
Area average commute
23.4 min
Area median age
38
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 94087; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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