Cupertino Middle vs Stevens Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 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
Stevens Creek Elementary
Cupertino · Public elementary · Grades K–5
407 students
| Measure | Cupertino Middle Sunnyvale, California | Stevens Creek Elementary Cupertino, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #33 of 1,334 | #65 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #980 of 15,369 | #2810 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,067 | 407 |
| Enrollment | 1,067 | 407 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.9% | 13.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 88% |
| city | Sunnyvale | Cupertino |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (83.3 vs 84.2).
- •Stevens Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (88% vs 81%).
- •Stevens Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 81%).
- •Stevens Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.3% vs 20.9%).
- •Cupertino Middle does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 20.4).
- •Cupertino Middle is the larger school with 1,067 students compared with 407.
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 Stevens Creek 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 Stevens Creek Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Sunnyvale and Cupertino in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cupertino Middle: 1,067. Stevens Creek Elementary: 407. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cupertino Middle and Stevens Creek Elementary rank in California?
Cupertino Middle is 33rd of 1,334 and Stevens Creek Elementary is 65th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).