Marian A. Peterson Middle
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Sunnyvale, California 94087 · Santa Clara Unified
#150 of 1,334 middle schools in California
#2754 of 15,369 nationally
About Marian A. Peterson Middle
Marian A. Peterson Middle is a public middle located in Sunnyvale, in the Santa Clara Unified school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 759 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 72.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of middle schools in United States and 150th of 1,334 ranked middle schools in California. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (8th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 759.
There are 18 schools in Sunnyvale; Marian A. Peterson Middle ranks 8th of 18 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)62%
- Reading proficiency (30%)70%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)22%
- Students per teacher (15%)21.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Marian A. Peterson Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 759
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 22%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 21.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 70%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Marian A. Peterson Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Laurelwood Elementary
Santa Clara · Public elementary · Grades K–5
571 students · 824 m away
Ponderosa Elementary
Sunnyvale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
524 students · 1.5 km away
Pomeroy Elementary
Santa Clara · Public elementary · Grades K–5
300 students · 1.7 km away
Louis E. Stocklmeir Elementary
Sunnyvale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
840 students · 1.8 km away
Braly Elementary
Sunnyvale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
381 students · 2.0 km away
Briarwood Elementary
Santa Clara · Public elementary · Grades K–5
288 students · 2.0 km away
Santa Clara High
Santa Clara · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,663 students · 2.2 km away
Fremont High
Sunnyvale · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,060 students · 2.4 km away
Sutter Elementary
Santa Clara · Public elementary · Grades K–5
314 students · 2.5 km away
Adrian Wilcox High
Santa Clara · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,614 students · 2.6 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Marian A. Peterson Middle a good school?
Marian A. Peterson Middle has a Success Index (US) of 72.9 out of 100 (Top 25% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #150 of 1,334 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Marian A. Peterson Middle rank in California?
Marian A. Peterson Middle ranks #150 of 1,334 middle schools in California and #2754 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Marian A. Peterson Middle?
Marian A. Peterson Middle had 759 students in 2025.
Is Marian A. Peterson Middle a elementary school or a high school?
Marian A. Peterson Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Marian A. Peterson Middle?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Marian A. Peterson Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.