- Enrollment
- 1,067
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sunnyvale, CA
Cupertino Middle
Federal NCES profile for Cupertino Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061029001127
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cupertino Middle earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #4 of 4
- middle schools in Sunnyvale · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.1:1
- students per teacher
- 10.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Cupertino Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cupertino Middle ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Sunnyvale, CA.
School address
District: Cupertino Union · California
NCES ID 061029001127 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Cupertino Middle held near 1,122 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 53.3 → 59.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 061029001127 · Sunnyvale, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,067 enr · 20.1:1 · 10.3% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Joaquin Miller Middle (1,067 students)
Cupertino Middle held near 1,122 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 53.3 → 59.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Cupertino Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Cupertino Middle
1,067 students
- Joaquin Miller
Joaquin Miller Middle
1,067 students
- John F. Kenned
John F. Kennedy Middle
880 students
- Sam H. Lawson
Sam H. Lawson Middle
841 students
- Louis E. Stock
Louis E. Stocklmeir Elementary
840 students
- Warren E. Hyde
Warren E. Hyde Middle
800 students
What this shows Cupertino Middle reports 1,067 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cupertino Middle compares
Cupertino Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.1:1 | ▼ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.3% | ▼ 81% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,067 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,067
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 35% in California - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
7.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,179
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 534 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 54.5%
White 24.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
Two or More 8.1%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 54.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.2, Cupertino Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Cupertino Union reports $16,179 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cupertino Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joaquin Miller Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sam H. Lawson Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Louis E. Stocklmeir Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Warren E. Hyde Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cupertino Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 880
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 841
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar middle schools in Sunnyvale
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,067 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Cupertino Middle
How many students attend Cupertino Middle?
Cupertino Middle has 1,067 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sunnyvale, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,099 (2022-23) → 1,122 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cupertino Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Cupertino Middle is 20.1:1, which is 7% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cupertino Middle?
10.3% of students at Cupertino Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cupertino Middle?
The largest demographic group at Cupertino Middle is Asian at 54.5% of enrollment, in Sunnyvale, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cupertino Middle?
Cupertino Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cupertino Middle rank among middle schools in Sunnyvale?
By Resource Investment Index, Cupertino Middle ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Sunnyvale, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Sunnyvale on the city page.
What other schools are in Cupertino Union?
Besides Cupertino Middle, Cupertino Union also operates Joaquin Miller Middle (1,067 students), John F. Kennedy Middle (880 students), and Sam H. Lawson Middle (841 students). See the Cupertino Union district page for the complete list.