Very Good
#3576 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 38% in state
San Miguel Elementary
Elementary School · Sunnyvale
777 San Miguel Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94085
Enrollment
399
Student-Teacher
18.1:1
Score
7.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
399
Student-Teacher
18.1:1
Score
7.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#3,576 of 9,539
In Sunnyvale
#14 of 18
public schools
In district
#6 of 10
Sunnyvale
School environment
9.6 / 10
Excellent
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San Miguel Elementary
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About San Miguel Elementary
San Miguel Elementary is a public elementary school in Sunnyvale, CA, part of Sunnyvale. San Miguel Elementary serves approximately 399 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. San Miguel Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,576 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for San Miguel Elementary show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 7.0 · Very Good
- District avg 7.6
- CA avg 6.2
Score Breakdown
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San Miguel Elementary — Students at San Miguel Elementary score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
31.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.9/10.
How San Miguel Elementary Compares
See how San Miguel Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
777 San Miguel Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94085
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering San Miguel Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Fairwood Elementary (rated 8.8/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Braly Elementary (rated 8.4/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Ponderosa Elementary (rated 8.4/10, 2.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Sunnyvale, see our Sunnyvale schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Montessori Sunnyvale | 0.3 mi | — |
| RAINBOW MONTESSORI Sunnyvale | 0.4 mi | 7.1 |
| THE KING'S ACADEMY Sunnyvale | 0.4 mi | 4.9 |
| Lakewood Elementary Sunnyvale | 0.5 mi | 6.3 |
| Columbia Middle Sunnyvale | 0.6 mi | 7.0 |
| KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER Sunnyvale | 0.9 mi | — |
| Bishop Elementary Sunnyvale | 0.9 mi | 6.1 |
| Pacific Autism Center for Education - San Aleso Campus Sunnyvale | 1.0 mi | — |
| Fairwood Elementary Sunnyvale | 1.1 mi | 8.8 |
| Mission Early College High Santa Clara | 1.4 mi | 9.5 |
| Ellis Elementary Sunnyvale | 1.7 mi | 8.0 |
| Braly Elementary Sunnyvale | 1.9 mi | 8.4 |
| Ponderosa Elementary Sunnyvale | 2.0 mi | 8.4 |
| Helios School Sunnyvale | 1.9 mi | — |
| SANTA CLARA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Santa Clara | 1.9 mi | 7.2 |
| Adrian Wilcox High Santa Clara | 2.1 mi | 7.8 |
| ST LAWRENCE ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL Santa Clara | 2.3 mi | 6.7 |
| Stratford School Washington Park Sunnyvale | 2.1 mi | — |
| LITTLE TREE MONTESSORI Sunnyvale | 2.1 mi | — |
| St. Lawrence School Santa Clara | 2.4 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94085 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$183,563
Median Home Value
$1,534,500
Median Rent
$3,187/mo
Population
23,159
College Educated
62.2%
Homeownership
39.5%
Avg Commute
21.2 min
Poverty Rate
7.4%
Median Age
32.9
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| Agnes Ware Stanley Elementary Garden Grove, CA | 7.0 |
| Aileen Colburn Elementary Atwater, CA | 7.0 |
| Arcohe Elementary Herald, CA | 7.0 |
| Arroyo Elementary Pomona, CA | 7.0 |
| Arroyo Verde Elementary Highland, CA | 7.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about San Miguel Elementary
What grades does San Miguel Elementary serve?
San Miguel Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend San Miguel Elementary?
San Miguel Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 399 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Miguel Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at San Miguel Elementary is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does San Miguel Elementary rank in CA?
San Miguel Elementary ranks #3,576 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is San Miguel Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
San Miguel Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 San Miguel Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, San Miguel Elementary has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is San Miguel Elementary a charter school?
No, San Miguel Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is San Miguel Elementary a Title I school?
No, San Miguel Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for San Miguel Elementary?
31.8% of students at San Miguel 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 399
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 31.8%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.3%
- Phone
- (408) 522-8278
Resources & Links
District
Sunnyvale- District Enrollment
- 5,618
- Schools in District
- 10
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $24,127
- District Rank
- #6 of 10
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