Cupertino Middle vs Joaquin Miller Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 5.9 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
Joaquin Miller Middle
San Jose · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,067 students
| Measure | Cupertino Middle Sunnyvale, California | Joaquin Miller Middle San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #33 of 1,334 | #18 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #980 of 15,369 | #719 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,067 | 1,067 |
| Enrollment | 1,067 | 1,067 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.9% | 13.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 93% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 93% |
| city | Sunnyvale | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joaquin Miller Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.3 vs 83.3).
- •Joaquin Miller Middle does better on math proficiency (93% vs 81%).
- •Joaquin Miller Middle does better on reading proficiency (93% vs 81%).
- •Joaquin Miller Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.5% vs 20.9%).
- •Cupertino Middle does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 20.9).
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 Joaquin Miller Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Joaquin Miller Middle ranks higher (85.3 vs 83.3 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 Joaquin Miller Middle?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Sunnyvale and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cupertino Middle: 1,067. Joaquin Miller Middle: 1,067. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cupertino Middle and Joaquin Miller Middle rank in California?
Cupertino Middle is 33rd of 1,334 and Joaquin Miller Middle is 18th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).