Marian A. Peterson Middle

peterson.santaclarausd.org

759 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Marian A. Peterson Middle School, located in Sunnyvale, California, is a public school serving grades 6–8 within the Santa Clara Unified School District. Known for its focus on academic excellence and holistic student development, the school offers a rigorous curriculum complemented by a variety of elective programs. These often include visual and performing arts, technology, and language courses, which are designed to engage students during their critical middle school years while preparing them for the transition to high school.

Beyond its academic offerings, Peterson Middle School emphasizes the importance of a supportive school culture. The campus is known for fostering a sense of community through various extracurricular activities, clubs, and sports programs that encourage student leadership and social-emotional growth. By integrating modern learning standards with a commitment to inclusivity, the school aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience for its diverse student body in the heart of Silicon Valley.

759

Total Students

35.5

Full-Time Teachers

21.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Marian A. Peterson Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	123
Hispanic	229
Black	8
Asian	350
Two or More	43
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
350 (46.1%)
Hispanic
229 (30.2%)
White
123 (16.2%)
Two or More
43 (5.7%)
Black
8 (1.1%)
American Indian
5 (0.7%)
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:	Santa Clara Unified
Phone:	(408)423-2800
Website:	http://peterson.santaclarausd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	759
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	159
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 6 253

Grade 7 257

Grade 8 249