- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sunnyvale, CA
Sunnyvale Middle
Federal NCES profile for Sunnyvale Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063846006465
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunnyvale Middle earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in Sunnyvale · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- small classes for California
- 19.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunnyvale Middle has class sizes smaller than 72% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunnyvale Middle ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Sunnyvale, CA.
School address
District: Sunnyvale · California
NCES ID 063846006465 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+75 students YoY
Sunnyvale Middle grew from 962 students in 2022-23 to 1,037 in 2023-24 (+7.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 55.3 → 54.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+75 students YoY 063846006465 · Sunnyvale, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,053 enr · 19.1:1 · 19.2% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Ellis Elementary (768 students)
Sunnyvale Middle grew from 962 students in 2022-23 to 1,037 in 2023-24 (+7.8%). Teacher FTE lost 55.3 → 54.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Sunnyvale Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Sunnyvale Middle
1,053 students
- Ellis Elementa
Ellis Elementary
768 students
- Columbia Middl
Columbia Middle
697 students
- Cherry Chase E
Cherry Chase Elementary
622 students
- Cumberland Ele
Cumberland Elementary
586 students
- Bishop Element
Bishop Elementary
465 students
What this shows Sunnyvale Middle reports 1,053 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunnyvale Middle compares
Sunnyvale Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.2% | ▼ 65% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,053 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,053
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 28% in California - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
3.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$24,087
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 35.3%
Hispanic or Latino 26.9%
White 25.7%
Two or More 9.3%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 35.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.8, Sunnyvale Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Sunnyvale reports $24,087 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sunnyvale Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellis Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbia Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cherry Chase Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cumberland Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bishop Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sunnyvale Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 697
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~1,053 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sunnyvale Middle
How many students attend Sunnyvale Middle?
Sunnyvale Middle has 1,053 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sunnyvale, CA. CCD year-over-year: 962 (2022-23) → 1,037 (2023-24), up 75.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunnyvale Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunnyvale Middle is 19.1:1, which is 11% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 22% 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 Sunnyvale Middle?
19.2% of students at Sunnyvale Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunnyvale Middle?
The largest demographic group at Sunnyvale Middle is Asian at 35.3% of enrollment, in Sunnyvale, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunnyvale Middle?
Sunnyvale Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sunnyvale Middle rank among middle schools in Sunnyvale?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunnyvale Middle ranks #1 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 Sunnyvale?
Besides Sunnyvale Middle, Sunnyvale also operates Ellis Elementary (768 students), Columbia Middle (697 students), and Cherry Chase Elementary (622 students). See the Sunnyvale district page for the complete list.