Marian A. Peterson Middle School Sunnyvale CA (2026 List)

About Marian A. Peterson Middle

Marian A. Peterson Middle School at 1380 Rosalia Avenue in the Sunnyvale West neighborhood of Sunnyvale, CA 94087 serves students in grades 6 through 8 within the Santa Clara Unified School District. Enrollment is about 741 students, and the student–teacher ratio is approximately 22:1. The gender mix is nearly balanced, with roughly 52% male and 48% female students. State testing shows about 56% of students are proficient in math and about 67% are proficient in reading, based on state assessment results. The campus provides core academic instruction in addition to arts and technology electives as part of its academic program, consistent with offerings typical of its grade span. Serving families from surrounding attendance zones in Sunnyvale and nearby areas, the campus draws students from established neighborhood elementary schools that feed into its grades 6–8. A typical single-family home near the school is priced at about $1,950,000, a consideration for families aligning housing with school boundaries. Marian A. Peterson Middle School is included among the top middle schools in California and provides a neighborhood public middle school option aligned with local academic pathways.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 56%

Reading 67%

State average proficiency is 56% in Math and 67% in Reading.

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Full-time Teachers

22 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

741

Total Students

$58409

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 18.89%

Asian 45.88%

Hispanic 27.26%

Black 1.35%

Two+ Races 5.67%

Native Am. 0.67%

White

18.89%

Asian

45.88%

Hispanic

27.26%

Black

1.35%

Two+ Races

5.67%

Native Am.

0.67%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 741

48.18%

357 Female

51.69%

383 Male

Student Population

741 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

247 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Marian A. Peterson Middle Contact Information

Address

1380 Rosalia Ave., Sunnyvale, CA, 94087

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Phone

(408) 423-2800

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Website

http://peterson.santaclarausd.org

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Students from Marian A. Peterson Middle School won a test marketing contest to help spread the word about the district's STEAM Expo. To enter the competition, people had to make promotional materials to help spread the word about the district event. The win shows how involved students are in project-based activities that are part of the district's academic program.

FAQ

Q1. What instructional framework applies at Marian A. Peterson Middle School?

Ans. Marian A. Peterson Middle School delivers instruction using the Santa Clara Unified School District curriculum structure.

Q2. What learning spaces support instruction at Marian A. Peterson Middle School?

Ans. Marian A. Peterson Middle School maintains science classrooms and dedicated research areas on its campus.

Q3. What instructional tools are available at Marian A. Peterson Middle School?

Ans. Marian A. Peterson Middle School provides access to digital resources approved by the district for academic work.

Q4. What enrichment opportunities exist at Marian A. Peterson Middle School?

Ans. Marian A. Peterson Middle School offers arts and enrichment programs coordinated by the campus during the school year.

Q5. How does Marian A. Peterson Middle School relay information to families?

Ans. Marian A. Peterson Middle School distributes schedules and school notices through school and district messaging channels.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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