Sunnyvale Middle

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Sunnyvale Middle is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Sunnyvale, CA, part of the Sunnyvale School District. With 962 students, Sunnyvale Middle has consistently been ranked in the top 15% of California middle schools, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sunnyvale Middle excels academically, with students outperforming the district and state averages on standardized tests. In 2023-2024, 62.07% of Sunnyvale Middle students were proficient or better in ELA/Literacy, compared to 54.86% for the Sunnyvale district and 47.04% statewide. In math, 58.94% of Sunnyvale Middle students were proficient or better, compared to 49.63% for the district and 35.54% statewide. The school also serves its diverse student population well, ranking in the top 25% of California middle schools for Asian, White, and Multi-racial students, and in the top 20% for English Language Learners and students with disabilities. However, the school struggles more with its Hispanic and low-socioeconomic status student populations, ranking in the bottom 40% of the state for these subgroups.

Compared to nearby schools, Sunnyvale Middle outperforms the Columbia Middle school in the Sunnyvale district, but lags behind the high-performing schools in the neighboring Cupertino Union and Los Altos Elementary districts, such as John F. Kennedy Middle, Sam H. Lawson Middle, and Georgina P. Blach Junior High. This highlights the importance of factors like district resources and community wealth in driving academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1080 Mango Ave.
       Sunnyvale, CA  94087-1728


(408) 522-8288

District: Sunnyvale

SchoolDigger Rank:
357th of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,882 Help


Students who attend Sunnyvale Middle usually attend:

High:    Homestead High

Feeder schools for Sunnyvale Middle:

Elementary:    Cherry Chase Elementary
    Cumberland Elementary
    Ellis Elementary
    Vargas Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  17.4 Help
Number of students:  962

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
34.7%
White:
27.3%
Hispanic:
26.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  19.5% Help


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Compare Details Sunnyvale Middle ranks better than 87.1% of middle schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.41. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Sunnyvale Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (34.7%), White (27.3%), Hispanic (26%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sunnyvale Middle is 17.4. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sunnyvale Middle is $11,882.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sunnyvale Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Sunnyvale Middle 357th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Sunnyvale Middle in the ranking list.)

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Sunnyvale:

SchoolDigger ranks Sunnyvale 492nd of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sunnyvale Middle

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Rank History for all students at Sunnyvale Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 82.39 245th 1769 86.2%
2005 67.05 492nd 1777 72.3%
2006 62.29 589th 1804 67.4%
2007 65.08 589th 1999 70.5%
2008 66.16 561st 2005 72.0%
2009 65.33 615th 2063 70.2%
2010 62.12 734th 2179 66.3%
2011 77.17 361st 2236 83.9%
2012 74.26 466th 2259 79.4%
2013 76.91 405th 2379 83.0%
2015 85.71 316th 2477 87.2%
2016 86.48 302nd 2497 87.9%
2017 91.20 219th 2508 91.3%
2018 88.57 269th 2480 89.2%
2019 86.83 334th 2715 87.7%
2022 89.23 289th 2740 89.5%
2023 88.74 313th 2802 88.8%
2024 86.41 357th 2777 87.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Sunnyvale Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.24 53rd 462 88.5%
2019 84.02 56th 554 89.9%
2022 87.35 45th 665 93.2%
2023 87.76 47th 678 93.1%
2024 87.22 56th 699 92.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Sunnyvale Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.53 195th 1364 85.7%
2019 64.05 255th 1442 82.3%
2022 52.64 411th 1540 73.3%
2023 58.48 291st 1529 81.0%
2024 56.60 313th 1477 78.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Sunnyvale Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 69.00 278th 1538 81.9%
2024 71.53 262nd 1550 83.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sunnyvale Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.82 1174th 2230 47.4%
2019 34.07 1523rd 2369 35.7%
2022 32.95 1580th 2458 35.7%
2023 46.63 1138th 2549 55.4%
2024 49.96 1045th 2575 59.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Sunnyvale Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.16 289th 2262 87.2%
2019 85.15 318th 2380 86.6%
2022 85.60 327th 2509 87.0%
2023 86.99 300th 2547 88.2%
2024 85.18 344th 2546 86.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Sunnyvale Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.71 215th 1369 84.3%
2019 65.39 331st 1491 77.8%
2022 79.71 181st 1531 88.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Sunnyvale Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.21 241st 2273 89.4%
2019 86.30 318th 2407 86.8%
2022 90.37 235th 2527 90.7%
2023 88.31 290th 2558 88.7%
2024 85.47 340th 2547 86.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Sunnyvale Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.03 162nd 700 76.9%
2019 74.64 189th 745 74.6%
2022 76.58 162nd 733 77.9%
2023 75.71 160th 718 77.7%
2024 77.88 144th 741 80.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sunnyvale Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.94 1214th 2072 41.4%
2019 31.30 1497th 2213 32.4%
2022 29.96 1630th 2359 30.9%
2023 35.31 1442nd 2391 39.7%
2024 30.86 1618th 2383 32.1%
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Rank History for White students at Sunnyvale Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.45 110th 1496 92.6%
2019 85.34 162nd 1602 89.9%
2022 88.26 96th 1555 93.8%
2023 83.07 190th 1552 87.8%
2024 83.43 173rd 1535 88.7%
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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 Sunnyvale Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 458 68 293 242 7 n/a n/a 0 1068
1989 492 69 277 267 13 n/a n/a 0 1118
1990 467 59 268 231 5 n/a n/a 0 1030
1991 458 83 250 250 6 n/a n/a 0 1047
1992 475 77 262 300 2 n/a n/a 0 1116
1993 423 69 293 289 9 n/a n/a 0 1083
1994 391 81 299 331 11 n/a n/a 0 1113
1995 410 84 217 251 9 n/a n/a 0 971
1996 410 84 217 251 9 n/a n/a 0 971
1997 407 79 216 248 8 n/a n/a 0 958
1998 409 64 231 213 7 n/a n/a 0 924
1999 386 58 219 203 5 n/a n/a 0 871
2000 368 37 212 221 4 n/a n/a 2 844
2001 355 42 207 207 1 n/a n/a 30 842
2002 395 49 260 230 8 n/a n/a 12 954
2003 395 49 260 230 8 n/a n/a 12 954
2004 374 53 245 249 12 n/a n/a 47 980
2005 354 50 241 272 10 n/a n/a 43 970
2006 350 51 284 286 7 n/a n/a 6 984
2007 322 47 274 285 5 n/a n/a 2 935
2008 326 44 285 279 3 n/a n/a 0 937
2009 314 30 296 314 5 11 5 0 975
2010 311 36 318 345 6 7 5 0 1028
2011 324 19 357 333 7 7 10 0 1057
2012 317 23 346 336 5 7 18 0 1052
2013 322 25 363 340 5 6 24 0 1085
2014 334 27 388 351 4 6 60 0 1170
2015 338 30 408 315 7 4 51 0 1153
2016 344 21 440 300 13 4 51 0 1173
2017 362 15 427 293 7 5 67 0 1176
2018 350 9 437 314 6 4 85 0 1205
2019 350 12 419 315 3 3 109 0 1211
2020 338 18 395 311 7 1 138 0 1208
2021 312 14 381 256 8 1 124 0 1096
2022 267 14 333 268 10 4 105 0 1001
2023 263 12 334 250 9 3 91 0 962

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 Sunnyvale Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1068 50.8 21.0 n/a
1989 1118 51.6 21.6 n/a
1990 1030 52.3 19.6 n/a
1991 1047 45.4 23.0 n/a
1992 1116 46.1 24.2 26.1
1993 1083 50.1 21.6 28.6
1994 1113 52.3 21.3 27.7
1995 971 42.5 22.8 30.3
1996 971 42.5 22.8 30.3
1997 958 44.0 21.8 31.9
1998 924 43.7 21.1 29
1999 871 43.3 20.1 25.7
2000 844 45.3 18.6 24
2001 842 43.5 19.4 21.2
2002 954 45.2 21.1 23.1
2003 954 45.2 21.1 23.1
2004 980 48.8 20.1 31.1
2005 970 50.0 19.4 34.4
2006 984 45.0 21.9 30.6
2007 935 44.6 21.0 33
2008 937 48.8 19.2 30.7
2009 975 48.7 18.8 36.1
2010 1028 48.0 21.4 36.8
2011 1057 n/a n/a 36.1
2012 1052 45.6 23.0 n/a
2013 1085 46.9 23.1 37.5
2014 1170 49.8 23.4 33.6
2015 1153 50.0 23.0 29.1
2016 1173 49.0 23.9 24.9
2017 1176 53.0 22.1 7.8
2018 1205 47.0 25.6 25.7
2019 1211 57.0 21.2 24.7
2020 1208 n/a n/a 23.8
2021 1096 58.5 18.7 15.2
2022 1001 58.0 17.2 16.8
2023 962 55.2 17.4 19.5

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 Sunnyvale Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1068 50.8 21.0 n/a
1989 1118 51.6 21.6 n/a
1990 1030 52.3 19.6 n/a
1991 1047 45.4 23.0 n/a
1992 1116 46.1 24.2 26.1
1993 1083 50.1 21.6 28.6
1994 1113 52.3 21.3 27.7
1995 971 42.5 22.8 30.3
1996 971 42.5 22.8 30.3
1997 958 44.0 21.8 31.9
1998 924 43.7 21.1 29
1999 871 43.3 20.1 25.7
2000 844 45.3 18.6 24
2001 842 43.5 19.4 21.2
2002 954 45.2 21.1 23.1
2003 954 45.2 21.1 23.1
2004 980 48.8 20.1 31.1
2005 970 50.0 19.4 34.4
2006 984 45.0 21.9 30.6
2007 935 44.6 21.0 33
2008 937 48.8 19.2 30.7
2009 975 48.7 18.8 36.1
2010 1028 48.0 21.4 36.8
2011 1057 n/a n/a 36.1
2012 1052 45.6 23.0 n/a
2013 1085 46.9 23.1 37.5
2014 1170 49.8 23.4 33.6
2015 1153 50.0 23.0 29.1
2016 1173 49.0 23.9 24.9
2017 1176 53.0 22.1 7.8
2018 1205 47.0 25.6 25.7
2019 1211 57.0 21.2 24.7
2020 1208 n/a n/a 23.8
2021 1096 58.5 18.7 15.2
2022 1001 58.0 17.2 16.8
2023 962 55.2 17.4 19.5

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 Sunnyvale Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $11,882

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sunnyvale Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 334th of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 313th of 2802 Middle schools
 1.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Sunnyvale Middle)65.166.1
 1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Sunnyvale)52.754
 1.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Sunnyvale Middle)65.261.7
 3.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Sunnyvale)50.446.2
 4.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Sunnyvale Middle)68.259.7
 8.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Sunnyvale)58.852.3
 6.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Sunnyvale Middle)57.856
 1.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Sunnyvale)45.644.7
 0.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Sunnyvale Middle)65.166
 0.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Sunnyvale)55.256.8
 1.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Sunnyvale Middle)63.954.8
 9.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Sunnyvale)46.445.1
 1.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Sunnyvale Middle)55.457.1
 1.7%
   8th Grade Science (Sunnyvale)44.542.5
 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 Students1211962
 20.6%
African American1212
American Indian39
 200%
Asian419334
 20.3%
Hispanic315250
 20.6%
Pacific Islander33
White350263
 24.9%
Two or More Races10991
 16.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients24.7%19.5%
 5.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Sunnyvale Middle

Students who attend Sunnyvale Middle usually go on to attend Homestead High

Students at Sunnyvale Middle are 35% Asian, 27% White, 26% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 1% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 962 students attended Sunnyvale Middle.

Sunnyvale Middle ranks 357th of 2777 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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