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1380 Rosalia Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94087-3763
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 83rd percentile among comparable California schools.
64.2% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down slightly.
59.9% of students met California's math standard, but it is slowly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 64.2% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 59.9% |
| Reading State Rank | 251/1,204 (79th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 169/1,204 (86th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 759 |
| Low-Income Students | 175 (23.1%) |
| English Learners | 134 (17.7%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 3.1 points from last year and fell 2.4 points over the full period. Math rose 1.1 points from last year and rose 4.1 points over the full period.
•Math +4.1 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 61.1% to 67.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 21% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 44.7-point reading income gap is wider than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
7.5% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 75.4% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 80% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 21% to 74%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 58.1% to 63.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 15% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 49.4-point math income gap is wider than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
12.2% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 69.4% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 795 schools for reading and 796 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 6–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Marian A. Peterson Middle compare within the district?
Marian A. Peterson Middle is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 4 6–8 schools in Santa Clara Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Marian A. Peterson Middle rank in California?
Marian A. Peterson Middle ranks No. 251 of 1,204 in reading and No. 169 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Marian A. Peterson Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 3 in reading and No. 2 in math among 4 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 31.2% meet the reading standard and 23.6% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Marian A. Peterson Middle compare with other schools in Sunnyvale?
Marian A. Peterson Middle is No. 2 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 4 6–8 schools in Sunnyvale with 2026 results.
Explore schools in SunnyvaleHow does Marian A. Peterson Middle compare with other schools in Santa Clara County?
Marian A. Peterson Middle is No. 19 in both reading and math proficiency among the 43 6–8 schools in Santa Clara County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Santa Clara CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 6–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Marian A. Peterson MiddleThis school | 59.9% | 64.2% |
| Buchser Middle | 44.4% | 60.4% |
| Dolores Huerta Middle | 31.4% | 50.0% |
