Cupertino Middle vs Sunnyvale Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 2.4 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
Sunnyvale Middle
Sunnyvale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,053 students
| Measure | Cupertino Middle Sunnyvale, California | Sunnyvale Middle Sunnyvale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #33 of 1,334 | #142 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #980 of 15,369 | #2505 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,067 | 1,053 |
| Enrollment | 1,067 | 1,053 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.9% | 16.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 62% |
| city | Sunnyvale | Sunnyvale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cupertino Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.3 vs 74.2).
- •Cupertino Middle does better on math proficiency (81% vs 62%).
- •Cupertino Middle does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 67%).
- •Sunnyvale Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.8% vs 20.9%).
- •Cupertino Middle does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 19.5).
- •Cupertino Middle is the larger school with 1,067 students compared with 1,053.
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 Sunnyvale Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Cupertino Middle ranks higher (83.3 vs 74.2 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 Sunnyvale Middle?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Sunnyvale and Sunnyvale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cupertino Middle: 1,067. Sunnyvale Middle: 1,053. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cupertino Middle and Sunnyvale Middle rank in California?
Cupertino Middle is 33rd of 1,334 and Sunnyvale Middle is 142nd of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).