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#5379 of 9,539 schools in CA
Sunrise Middle
Middle School · Sunrise Middle District · San Jose, CA
A charter middle school in San Jose, CA where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1149 East Julian St., San Jose, CA 95116
- Math 27% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 32% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 26:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sunrise Middle score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 29% across the 7-year record (2018–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
87.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sunrise 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 81Very Walkable
- Transit 53Good Transit
- Bike 69Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,210/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Jose), 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
$83,428
Median home value
$842,700
Median rent
$2,049/mo
College educated
21.2%
Homeownership
39.5%
Poverty rate
11.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95116; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ace Inspire AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.7 | 5–8 | 0.1 mi | 219 | Compare → |
| Ace Empower AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.6 | 5–8 | 1.6 mi | 193 | Compare → |
| Muwekma Ohlone MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 6–8 | 1.6 mi | 620 | Compare → |
| Renaissance at MathsonEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 6–8 | 1.6 mi | 318 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Sunrise Middle District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $16,994NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Sunrise Middle is listed in Sunrise Middle District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sunrise Middle
Sunrise Middle is a public middle school in San Jose, CA, part of Sunrise Middle District, serving approximately 312 students in grades 5th-8th with a 26:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #5,379 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sunrise Middle
What grades does Sunrise Middle serve?
Sunrise Middle serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Sunrise Middle?
Sunrise Middle has an enrollment of approximately 312 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunrise Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunrise Middle is 26:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sunrise Middle rank in CA?
Sunrise Middle ranks #5,379 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Sunrise Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Sunrise Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Sunrise Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sunrise Middle has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Sunrise Middle a charter school?
Yes, Sunrise Middle is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Sunrise Middle a Title I school?
No, Sunrise Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sunrise Middle?
87.2% of students at Sunrise 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 312
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.7%
- Phone
- (408) 659-4785
- Area population (ZIP 95116)
- 48,816
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 36.2
Official sources & links
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 95116; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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