Chester W. Nimitz Elementary vs Cupertino Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chester W. Nimitz Elementary
Sunnyvale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
350 students
Cupertino Middle
Sunnyvale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,067 students
| Measure | Chester W. Nimitz Elementary Sunnyvale, California | Cupertino Middle Sunnyvale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #1281 of 5,693 | #33 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #17048 of 50,301 | #980 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 350 | 1,067 |
| Enrollment | 350 | 1,067 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.6% | 20.9% |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 81% |
| city | Sunnyvale | Sunnyvale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cupertino Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.3 vs 61.6).
- •Cupertino Middle does better on math proficiency (81% vs 63%).
- •Cupertino Middle does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 63%).
- •Cupertino Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.9% vs 50.6%).
- •Cupertino Middle does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 21.9).
- •Cupertino Middle is the larger school with 1,067 students compared with 350.
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 Chester W. Nimitz Elementary better than Cupertino Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Cupertino Middle ranks higher (83.3 vs 61.6 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 Chester W. Nimitz Elementary and Cupertino Middle?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Sunnyvale and Sunnyvale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chester W. Nimitz Elementary: 350. Cupertino Middle: 1,067. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chester W. Nimitz Elementary and Cupertino Middle rank in California?
Chester W. Nimitz Elementary is 1281st of 5,693 and Cupertino Middle is 33rd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).