Cupertino Middle vs Montclaire Elementary
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.
Cupertino Middle
Sunnyvale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,067 students
Montclaire Elementary
Los Altos · Public elementary · Grades K–5
442 students
| Measure | Cupertino Middle Sunnyvale, California | Montclaire Elementary Los Altos, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #33 of 1,334 | #87 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #980 of 15,369 | #3102 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,067 | 442 |
| Enrollment | 1,067 | 442 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.9% | 8.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 23.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 85% |
| city | Sunnyvale | Los Altos |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (83.3 vs 83.6).
- •Montclaire Elementary does better on math proficiency (85% vs 81%).
- •Montclaire Elementary does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 81%).
- •Montclaire Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.8% vs 20.9%).
- •Cupertino Middle does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 23.3).
- •Cupertino Middle is the larger school with 1,067 students compared with 442.
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 Montclaire Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cupertino Middle and Montclaire Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Sunnyvale and Los Altos in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cupertino Middle: 1,067. Montclaire Elementary: 442. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cupertino Middle and Montclaire Elementary rank in California?
Cupertino Middle is 33rd of 1,334 and Montclaire Elementary is 87th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).