Middle Schools in Sunnyvale

The Sunnyvale area is home to two middle schools, Sunnyvale Middle and Columbia Middle, which serve students in grades 6-8. Based on the available data, Sunnyvale Middle appears to be the standout school, with higher academic performance, lower chronic absenteeism, and a more diverse student population compared to Columbia Middle.

Sunnyvale Middle boasts a 4-star statewide ranking and consistently outperforms the Sunnyvale district and California state averages on Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts and Mathematics. In contrast, Columbia Middle has a lower 2-star statewide ranking and significantly lower proficiency rates on these assessments.

The differences between the two schools extend beyond academic performance. Sunnyvale Middle has a more diverse student population, with a higher percentage of White and Asian students, while Columbia Middle has a larger Hispanic student population. Additionally, Sunnyvale Middle has a lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher socioeconomic status among its student body.