Marian A. Peterson Middle vs Pomeroy Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marian A. Peterson Middle
Sunnyvale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
759 students
Pomeroy Elementary
Santa Clara · Public elementary · Grades K–5
300 students
| Measure | Marian A. Peterson Middle Sunnyvale, California | Pomeroy Elementary Santa Clara, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #150 of 1,334 | #2729 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #2754 of 15,369 | #33532 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 759 | 300 |
| Enrollment | 759 | 300 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22% | 43.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.7 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 32% |
| city | Sunnyvale | Santa Clara |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marian A. Peterson Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.9 vs 37.7).
- •Marian A. Peterson Middle does better on math proficiency (62% vs 32%).
- •Marian A. Peterson Middle does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 42%).
- •Marian A. Peterson Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22% vs 43.3%).
- •Pomeroy Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.0 vs 21.7).
- •Marian A. Peterson Middle is the larger school with 759 students compared with 300.
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 Marian A. Peterson Middle better than Pomeroy Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Marian A. Peterson Middle ranks higher (72.9 vs 37.7 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 Marian A. Peterson Middle and Pomeroy Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Sunnyvale and Santa Clara in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Marian A. Peterson Middle: 759. Pomeroy Elementary: 300. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Marian A. Peterson Middle and Pomeroy Elementary rank in California?
Marian A. Peterson Middle is 150th of 1,334 and Pomeroy Elementary is 2729th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).