Excellent
#541 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 6% in state
Sunnyvale Middle
Middle School · Sunnyvale · Sunnyvale, CA
A middle school in Sunnyvale, CA serving grades 6th – 8th.
1080 Mango Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94087
- Math 59% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 62% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sunnyvale Middle score 60% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 60% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
21.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sunnyvale Middle 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 42Car-Dependent
- Transit 34Some 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cupertino MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 1,122 | Compare → |
| Georgina P. Blach Junior HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | 7–8 | 1.6 mi | 404 | Compare → |
| St Stephen Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–8 | 1.7 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Isaac Newton Graham MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 6–8 | 2.3 mi | 870 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Sunnyvale
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #3 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
Sunnyvale Middle is listed in Sunnyvale; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sunnyvale Middle
Sunnyvale Middle is a public middle school in Sunnyvale, CA, part of Sunnyvale, serving approximately 1,037 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #541 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sunnyvale Middle
What grades does Sunnyvale Middle serve?
Sunnyvale Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Sunnyvale Middle?
Sunnyvale Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,037 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunnyvale Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunnyvale Middle is 19.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sunnyvale Middle rank in CA?
Sunnyvale Middle ranks #541 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Sunnyvale Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Sunnyvale Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Sunnyvale Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sunnyvale Middle has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Sunnyvale Middle a charter school?
No, Sunnyvale Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sunnyvale Middle a Title I school?
No, Sunnyvale Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sunnyvale Middle?
21.3% of students at Sunnyvale Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,037
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.2%
- Phone
- (408) 522-8288
- 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
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