Serving 729 students in grades 6-8, Marian A. Peterson Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 729 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Marian A. Peterson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Marian A. Peterson Middle School's student population of 729 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
729 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Marian A. Peterson Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marian A. Peterson Middle School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1418 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
46%
12%
Hispanic
26%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
21%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marian A. Peterson Middle School's ranking?
Marian A. Peterson Middle School is ranked #1418 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Marian A. Peterson Middle School often compared to?
Marian A. Peterson Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Don Callejon by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Marian A. Peterson Middle School?
729 students attend Marian A. Peterson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Marian A. Peterson Middle School students are Asian, 26% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marian A. Peterson Middle School?
Marian A. Peterson Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Marian A. Peterson Middle School offer ?
Marian A. Peterson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Marian A. Peterson Middle School part of?
Marian A. Peterson Middle School is part of Santa Clara Unified School District.
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