Cupertino Middle vs El Sausal Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 84 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cupertino Middle
Sunnyvale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,067 students
El Sausal Middle
Salinas · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,067 students
| Measure | Cupertino Middle Sunnyvale, California | El Sausal Middle Salinas, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #33 of 1,334 | #1047 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #980 of 15,369 | #14233 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 1,067 | 1,067 |
| Enrollment | 1,067 | 1,067 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.9% | 91.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 26% |
| city | Sunnyvale | Salinas |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cupertino Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.3 vs 17.2).
- •Cupertino Middle does better on math proficiency (81% vs 26%).
- •Cupertino Middle does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 33%).
- •Cupertino Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.9% vs 91.7%).
- •Cupertino Middle does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 22.2).
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 Cupertino Middle better than El Sausal Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Cupertino Middle ranks higher (83.3 vs 17.2 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 Cupertino Middle and El Sausal Middle?
About 84 km in a straight line, between Sunnyvale and Salinas in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cupertino Middle: 1,067. El Sausal Middle: 1,067. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cupertino Middle and El Sausal Middle rank in California?
Cupertino Middle is 33rd of 1,334 and El Sausal Middle is 1047th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).