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#3576 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 38% in state

San Miguel Elementary

Elementary School · Sunnyvale · Sunnyvale, CA

A Sunnyvale elementary school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.

777 San Miguel Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94085

  • Math 36% vs CA 39% (2024)
  • Reading 40% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.9Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.17 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.5Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency41% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-8.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-1.8 pts
Overall Proficiency39% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-17.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile37th
Resources & Environment9.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.1:1
District spending per student$24,127
Chronic Absenteeism17.3%

Students at San Miguel Elementary score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency36%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
39%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency40%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 12 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 38% recently.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
56%
ELA
45%
2010
Math
61%
ELA
42%
2011
Math
66%
ELA
49%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
22%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
29%
ELA
43%
2024
Math
36%
ELA
40%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

31.8%

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 San Miguel 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 66Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 38Some Transit
  • Bike 75Very 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

$183,563

Median home value

$1,534,500

Median rent

$3,187/mo

College educated

62.2%

Homeownership

39.5%

Poverty rate

7.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94085; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Rainbow MontessoriPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–60.3 mi120Compare →
Rainbow MontessoriPrivate · tuition7.1privateK–60.4 mi209Compare →
The King's AcademyPrivate · tuition4.9privateK–120.4 mi1,092Compare →
Lakewood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.3K–50.5 mi375Compare →

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
#6 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

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

About San Miguel Elementary

San Miguel Elementary is a public elementary school in Sunnyvale, CA, part of Sunnyvale, serving approximately 399 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,576 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

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.

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

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
399
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Santa Clara County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.3%
Area population (ZIP 94085)
23,159
Area average commute
21.2 min
Area median age
32.9
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 94085; this does not measure the attendance area.

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

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