Cupertino Middle

1650 S. Bernardo Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94087

1,099 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Cupertino Middle School, located in Sunnyvale, California, is a highly regarded public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Cupertino Union School District, the school is well-known for its academic rigor, particularly in STEM subjects, and its commitment to fostering a high-achieving learning environment. It consistently maintains high ratings for student performance, preparing its diverse student body for competitive high school programs in the surrounding Silicon Valley area.

Beyond its strong academic reputation, the school offers a wide variety of extracurricular activities, including clubs, sports, and performing arts programs, which help create a well-rounded educational experience. The campus culture emphasizes community involvement and social-emotional growth, supported by an active parent-teacher organization and dedicated faculty. Its location in Sunnyvale places it in the heart of a tech-focused community, often reflected in the school’s resources and the high expectations set for both students and staff.

1,099

Total Students

53.3

Full-Time Teachers

20.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cupertino Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	296
Hispanic	113
Black	9
Asian	591
Two or More	88
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
591 (53.8 %)
White
296 (26.9 %)
Hispanic
113 (10.3 %)
Two or More
88 (8.0 %)
Black
9 (0.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Cupertino Union
Phone:	(408)245-0303
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,099
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	148
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	75

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 380

Grade 7 382

Grade 8 337