Columbia Middle

587 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Columbia Middle School, located at 739 Morse Ave. in Sunnyvale, California, serves as a key educational institution within the Sunnyvale School District. The school provides a comprehensive middle school experience for students in grades 6 through 8, focusing on both academic achievement and the social-emotional development necessary for the transition to high school. The campus is known for its commitment to creating a supportive learning environment that encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and collaboration among its diverse student body.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Columbia Middle School emphasizes the importance of community and extracurricular involvement. The school offers various programs designed to challenge students, including advanced coursework and elective options, while providing intervention support for those who need extra guidance. By integrating modern educational practices with a focus on student well-being, the school aims to prepare its students to become responsible, engaged citizens in an increasingly interconnected world.

587

Total Students

36.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Columbia Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	69
Hispanic	339
Black	11
Asian	98
Two or More	38
American Indian	21
Pacific Islander	11

Hispanic
339 (57.8 %)
Asian
98 (16.7 %)
White
69 (11.8 %)
Two or More
38 (6.5 %)
American Indian
21 (3.6 %)
Black
11 (1.9 %)
Pacific Islander
11 (1.9 %)

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:	Sunnyvale
Phone:	(408)522-8247
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	587
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	209
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 6 212

Grade 7 178

Grade 8 197