Alice C. Stelle Middle vs Marian A. Peterson Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 470 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alice C. Stelle Middle
Calabasas · Public middle · Grades 6–8
760 students
Marian A. Peterson Middle
Sunnyvale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
759 students
| Measure | Alice C. Stelle Middle Calabasas, California | Marian A. Peterson Middle Sunnyvale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #195 of 1,334 | #150 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #3526 of 15,369 | #2754 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 760 | 759 |
| Enrollment | 760 | 759 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.8% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 24.5 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 62% |
| city | Calabasas | Sunnyvale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marian A. Peterson Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.9 vs 69.1).
- •Marian A. Peterson Middle does better on math proficiency (62% vs 54%).
- •Alice C. Stelle Middle does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 70%).
- •Marian A. Peterson Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22% vs 22.8%).
- •Marian A. Peterson Middle does better on students per teacher (21.7 vs 24.5).
- •Alice C. Stelle Middle is the larger school with 760 students compared with 759.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alice C. Stelle Middle better than Marian A. Peterson Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Marian A. Peterson Middle ranks higher (72.9 vs 69.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alice C. Stelle Middle and Marian A. Peterson Middle?
About 470 km in a straight line, between Calabasas and Sunnyvale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alice C. Stelle Middle: 760. Marian A. Peterson Middle: 759. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alice C. Stelle Middle and Marian A. Peterson Middle rank in California?
Alice C. Stelle Middle is 195th of 1,334 and Marian A. Peterson Middle is 150th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).