Marian A. Peterson Middle vs Ponderosa Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 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
Ponderosa Elementary
Sunnyvale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
524 students
| Measure | Marian A. Peterson Middle Sunnyvale, California | Ponderosa Elementary Sunnyvale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #150 of 1,334 | #641 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #2754 of 15,369 | #9199 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 759 | 524 |
| Enrollment | 759 | 524 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22% | 28.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.7 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 73% |
| city | Sunnyvale | Sunnyvale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (72.9 vs 73.1).
- •Ponderosa Elementary does better on math proficiency (73% vs 62%).
- •Marian A. Peterson Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22% vs 28.4%).
- •Marian A. Peterson Middle does better on students per teacher (21.7 vs 22.8).
- •Marian A. Peterson Middle is the larger school with 759 students compared with 524.
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 Ponderosa 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 Marian A. Peterson Middle and Ponderosa Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Sunnyvale and Sunnyvale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Marian A. Peterson Middle: 759. Ponderosa Elementary: 524. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Marian A. Peterson Middle and Ponderosa Elementary rank in California?
Marian A. Peterson Middle is 150th of 1,334 and Ponderosa Elementary is 641st of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).