Marian A. Peterson Middle

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Marian A. Peterson Middle is a public middle school located in Sunnyvale, California, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 729 students. It is part of the Santa Clara Unified School District, which is ranked 406 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Marian A. Peterson Middle consistently ranks in the top 10-15% of California middle schools, with a statewide ranking between 254-318 out of over 2,700 schools in recent years. The school's performance on Smarter Balanced Assessments is significantly higher than the Santa Clara Unified and California state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. However, the school struggles with Hispanic and low socioeconomic status (SES) students, ranking in the bottom 50% of California middle schools for these subgroups. Marian A. Peterson Middle outperforms the nearby Buchser Middle and Juan Cabrillo Middle schools, but lags behind the high-performing Cupertino Union District schools, such as John F. Kennedy Middle, Georgina P. Blach Junior High, and Joaquin Miller Middle.

The significant performance gaps between different student subgroups at Marian A. Peterson Middle, particularly the lower performance of Hispanic and low-SES students, suggest the need for targeted interventions and support to address these disparities. Additionally, the school's chronic absenteeism rates have fluctuated over the years, with a notable increase from 2.9% in 2017-2018 to 9.7% in 2021-2022, likely due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The school will need to monitor and address this issue to maintain its strong academic performance.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1380 Rosalia Ave.
       Sunnyvale, CA  94087-3763


(408) 423-2800

District: Santa Clara Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
305th of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,473 Help


Students who attend Marian A. Peterson Middle usually attend:

High:    Adrian Wilcox High

Feeder schools for Marian A. Peterson Middle:

Elementary:    Braly Elementary
    Laurelwood Elementary
    Ponderosa Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  20.3 Help
Number of students:  729

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
45.5%
Hispanic:
26.1%
White:
20.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  27.7% Help


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Compare Details Marian A. Peterson Middle ranks better than 89% of middle schools in California. It also ranks first among 3 ranked middle schools in the Santa Clara Unified School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.55. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Marian A. Peterson Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (45.5%), Hispanic (26.1%), White (20.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 27.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Santa Clara Unified School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Marian A. Peterson Middle is 20.3, which is the highest among 3 middle schools in the Santa Clara Unified School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Marian A. Peterson Middle is $9,473, which is the lowest among 3 middle schools in the Santa Clara Unified School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Marian A. Peterson Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Marian A. Peterson Middle 305th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Marian A. Peterson Middle in the ranking list.)

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Santa Clara Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Santa Clara Unified 406th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Marian A. Peterson Middle

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Rank History for all students at Marian A. Peterson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 78.47 310th 1769 82.5%
2005 75.34 360th 1777 79.7%
2006 73.84 397th 1804 78.0%
2007 79.28 312th 1999 84.4%
2008 74.48 392nd 2005 80.4%
2009 80.44 284th 2063 86.2%
2010 75.26 419th 2179 80.8%
2011 75.08 413th 2236 81.5%
2012 79.56 317th 2259 86.0%
2013 75.40 443rd 2379 81.4%
2015 87.02 293rd 2477 88.2%
2016 84.89 333rd 2497 86.7%
2017 86.73 318th 2508 87.3%
2018 86.64 316th 2480 87.3%
2019 88.37 298th 2715 89.0%
2022 88.61 304th 2740 88.9%
2023 91.25 254th 2802 90.9%
2024 88.55 305th 2777 89.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Marian A. Peterson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.66 254th 462 45.0%
2019 56.13 277th 554 50.0%
2022 65.88 218th 665 67.2%
2023 68.66 220th 678 67.6%
2024 73.43 175th 699 75.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Marian A. Peterson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.42 119th 1364 91.3%
2019 75.67 163rd 1442 88.7%
2022 59.20 309th 1540 79.9%
2023 56.11 338th 1529 77.9%
2024 49.90 447th 1477 69.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Marian A. Peterson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 67.58 293rd 1538 80.9%
2024 66.95 312th 1550 79.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Marian A. Peterson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.96 915th 2230 59.0%
2019 46.96 1105th 2369 53.4%
2022 50.91 994th 2458 59.6%
2023 56.34 844th 2549 66.9%
2024 37.99 1455th 2575 43.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Marian A. Peterson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.28 301st 2262 86.7%
2019 85.47 311th 2380 86.9%
2022 85.74 326th 2509 87.0%
2023 90.16 242nd 2547 90.5%
2024 88.95 268th 2546 89.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Marian A. Peterson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.32 401st 1369 70.7%
2019 61.16 384th 1491 74.2%
2022 77.99 199th 1531 87.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Marian A. Peterson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.17 301st 2273 86.8%
2019 89.07 262nd 2407 89.1%
2022 89.20 267th 2527 89.4%
2023 89.16 271st 2558 89.4%
2024 85.28 342nd 2547 86.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Marian A. Peterson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.93 227th 700 67.6%
2019 71.09 237th 745 68.2%
2022 70.64 230th 733 68.6%
2023 72.71 197th 718 72.6%
2024 67.74 267th 741 64.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Marian A. Peterson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.48 1028th 2072 50.4%
2019 30.30 1535th 2213 30.6%
2022 39.89 1296th 2359 45.1%
2023 42.57 1200th 2391 49.8%
2024 36.89 1402nd 2383 41.2%
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Rank History for White students at Marian A. Peterson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.86 243rd 1496 83.8%
2019 81.11 243rd 1602 84.8%
2022 82.10 205th 1555 86.8%
2023 90.14 73rd 1552 95.3%
2024 88.93 87th 1535 94.3%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Marian A. Peterson Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 441 25 173 190 5 n/a n/a 0 834
1989 689 40 202 293 17 n/a n/a 0 1241
1990 663 48 248 329 15 n/a n/a 0 1303
1991 689 57 304 312 13 n/a n/a 0 1375
1992 683 54 357 322 16 n/a n/a 0 1432
1993 537 38 289 268 10 n/a n/a 0 1142
1994 421 47 252 243 7 n/a n/a 0 970
1995 490 46 257 264 15 n/a n/a 0 1072
1996 490 46 257 264 15 n/a n/a 0 1072
1997 562 47 283 273 9 n/a n/a 0 1174
1998 571 50 299 268 9 n/a n/a 0 1197
1999 617 48 307 269 9 n/a n/a 0 1250
2000 612 46 328 283 14 n/a n/a 0 1283
2001 579 41 356 298 13 n/a n/a 0 1287
2002 543 52 358 295 10 n/a n/a 7 1265
2003 543 52 358 295 10 n/a n/a 7 1265
2004 489 49 371 341 9 n/a n/a 19 1278
2005 423 42 323 298 9 n/a n/a 24 1119
2006 353 38 298 276 5 n/a n/a 38 1008
2007 314 32 256 160 7 n/a n/a 54 823
2008 320 37 284 183 5 n/a n/a 0 829
2009 317 34 314 178 6 8 61 0 918
2010 294 35 351 219 5 6 26 0 936
2011 277 39 351 209 4 7 33 0 920
2012 272 30 352 223 5 6 33 0 921
2013 265 24 358 214 4 8 39 0 912
2014 268 19 323 226 6 9 39 0 890
2015 259 20 339 223 8 11 38 0 898
2016 227 19 364 226 8 8 47 0 899
2017 230 19 382 213 5 4 54 0 907
2018 216 16 408 229 3 2 49 0 923
2019 226 15 409 203 3 4 48 0 908
2020 201 15 406 225 5 6 48 0 906
2021 195 10 406 207 6 5 42 0 871
2022 168 10 358 194 5 2 50 2 789
2023 151 10 332 190 4 1 40 1 729

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Marian A. Peterson Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 834 41.0 20.3 n/a
1989 1241 57.4 21.6 n/a
1990 1303 58.5 22.2 n/a
1991 1375 60.1 22.8 n/a
1992 1432 61.1 23.4 28.3
1993 1142 41.7 27.4 27.5
1994 970 38.3 25.3 32.9
1995 1072 43.9 24.4 44.3
1996 1072 43.9 24.4 44.3
1997 1174 47.9 24.5 36
1998 1197 48.8 24.5 35.8
1999 1250 51.6 24.2 31.6
2000 1283 55.4 23.2 30.4
2001 1287 56.4 22.8 29.9
2002 1265 54.1 23.4 32.4
2003 1265 54.1 23.4 32.4
2004 1278 52.0 24.6 39.4
2005 1119 47.3 23.7 37.1
2006 1008 41.6 24.2 46.9
2007 823 37.8 21.8 31.7
2008 829 47.7 17.4 30.4
2009 918 39.2 20.3 25.4
2010 936 36.8 25.4 28.8
2011 920 n/a n/a 25.1
2012 921 40.3 22.8 n/a
2013 912 38.9 23.4 29.2
2014 890 38.3 23.2 30.3
2015 898 39.0 23.0 26.7
2016 899 38.0 23.6 27.5
2017 907 38.8 23.3 22.9
2018 923 37.6 24.5 28.9
2019 908 36.0 25.2 24.8
2020 906 n/a n/a 25.9
2021 871 38.2 22.7 25.9
2022 789 38.7 20.3 16.7
2023 729 35.8 20.3 27.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Marian A. Peterson Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 834 41.0 20.3 n/a
1989 1241 57.4 21.6 n/a
1990 1303 58.5 22.2 n/a
1991 1375 60.1 22.8 n/a
1992 1432 61.1 23.4 28.3
1993 1142 41.7 27.4 27.5
1994 970 38.3 25.3 32.9
1995 1072 43.9 24.4 44.3
1996 1072 43.9 24.4 44.3
1997 1174 47.9 24.5 36
1998 1197 48.8 24.5 35.8
1999 1250 51.6 24.2 31.6
2000 1283 55.4 23.2 30.4
2001 1287 56.4 22.8 29.9
2002 1265 54.1 23.4 32.4
2003 1265 54.1 23.4 32.4
2004 1278 52.0 24.6 39.4
2005 1119 47.3 23.7 37.1
2006 1008 41.6 24.2 46.9
2007 823 37.8 21.8 31.7
2008 829 47.7 17.4 30.4
2009 918 39.2 20.3 25.4
2010 936 36.8 25.4 28.8
2011 920 n/a n/a 25.1
2012 921 40.3 22.8 n/a
2013 912 38.9 23.4 29.2
2014 890 38.3 23.2 30.3
2015 898 39.0 23.0 26.7
2016 899 38.0 23.6 27.5
2017 907 38.8 23.3 22.9
2018 923 37.6 24.5 28.9
2019 908 36.0 25.2 24.8
2020 906 n/a n/a 25.9
2021 871 38.2 22.7 25.9
2022 789 38.7 20.3 16.7
2023 729 35.8 20.3 27.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Marian A. Peterson Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $9,473

Data source: California Department of Education
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Impact of COVID-19 on Marian A. Peterson Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 298th of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 254th of 2802 Middle schools
 1.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Marian A. Peterson Middle)68.171.1
 3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Santa Clara Unified)5857.8
 0.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Marian A. Peterson Middle)66.260.9
 5.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Santa Clara Unified)49.643.6
 6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Marian A. Peterson Middle)7166.8
 4.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Santa Clara Unified)59.956.1
 3.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Marian A. Peterson Middle)62.156.7
 5.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Santa Clara Unified)48.643.5
 5.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Marian A. Peterson Middle)70.773.6
 2.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Santa Clara Unified)57.854.4
 3.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Marian A. Peterson Middle)57.651.8
 5.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Santa Clara Unified)40.337.4
 2.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Marian A. Peterson Middle)52.156.2
 4.1%
   8th Grade Science (Santa Clara Unified)41.239.9
 1.2%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students908729
 19.7%
African American1510
 33.3%
American Indian34
 33.3%
Asian409332
 18.8%
Hispanic203190
 6.4%
Pacific Islander41
 75%
White226151
 33.2%
Two or More Races4840
 16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients24.8%27.7%
 2.9%


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Students who attend Marian A. Peterson Middle usually go on to attend Adrian Wilcox High

In the 2022-23 school year, 729 students attended Marian A. Peterson Middle.

Students at Marian A. Peterson Middle are 46% Asian, 26% Hispanic, 21% White, 5% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Marian A. Peterson Middle ranks 305th of 2777 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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