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Cupertino Union.Many schools. Many different stories.

Compare elementary, middle, and high schools across Cupertino Union—and look beyond a single district average.

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Sam H. Lawson MiddleJoaquin Miller MiddleWilliam Faria ElementaryMurdock-Portal ElementaryJohn Muir ElementaryJohn F. Kennedy MiddleNelson S. Dilworth ElementaryCupertino MiddleBlue Hills ElementaryWarren E. Hyde MiddleAbraham Lincoln ElementaryMontclaire ElementaryWest Valley ElementaryStevens Creek ElementaryC. B. Eaton ElementaryLouis E. Stocklmeir ElementaryD. J. Sedgwick ElementaryChrista McAuliffeL. P. Collins ElementaryDwight D. Eisenhower ElementaryGarden Gate ElementaryManuel De Vargas ElementaryChester W. Nimitz ElementaryCupertino UnionN ↑
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Census district boundary
The K–12 path at a glance
Elementary18 schools
avg 74.5/10018 Strong
Middle5 schools
avg 88.2/1005 Strong

Each level is scored on its own scale — elementary, middle, and high are never ranked against each other.

Stage 1 of 2

The elementary years

The elementary schools average 74.5/100 — 35.6 points above the state average, with 18 of 18 in the Strong band.

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Strong Solid Developing Needs Support district avg state avg

39 points separate the strongest and weakest of these 18 elementary schools — the average hides more than it tells.

The strength

William Faria Elementary (91/100) holds the Strong band — 83.3% of its students exceed the state standard, against a level average of 58.4%. 1 school classifies as Strong All-Around — no weak dimension we measure.

The catch

39 points separate the top and bottom elementary schools — the district average won't predict the school in front of you.

William Faria Elementary
High Ceiling
99th percentile · StrongScope Score 91/100
Murdock-Portal Elementary
High Ceiling
99th percentile · StrongScope Score 91/100
John Muir Elementary
High Ceiling
99th percentile · StrongScope Score 88/100

All 18 elementary schools, ranked, in the appendix →

Stage 2 of 2

The middle years

The middle schools average 88.2/100 — 49.6 points above the state average, with 5 of 5 in the Strong band.

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5 middle schools span 12 points around an average of 88.2.

The strength

Sam H. Lawson Middle (95/100) holds the Strong band — 64.4% of its students exceed the state standard, against a level average of 64.8%.

The catch

What these numbers can't see: class sizes, arts, teacher turnover, how a hallway feels at 8 a.m. Strong scores are the start of the question, not the answer.

Sam H. Lawson Middle
High Ceiling
99th percentile · StrongScope Score 95/100
Joaquin Miller Middle
High Ceiling
99th percentile · StrongScope Score 92/100
John F. Kennedy Middle
High Ceiling
99th percentile · StrongScope Score 87/100

All 5 middle schools, ranked, in the appendix →

What it means for your family

If you're choosing a neighborhood

Compare schools at your child’s level before deciding on an address. The strongest attendance-zone candidate is William Faria Elementary at 91/100 — confirm the exact boundary with the district before the house.

If you already live here

No charters or magnets among the ranked schools here, so the main lever is an intra-district transfer — California districts run them on their own windows and criteria. If your zoned school sits low in the appendix below, ask the district office for this year's dates.

If your kid is enrolled now

A band is a position, not a prophecy — a school's number can move without your kid's experience moving with it. Ask your school two questions: what happens for a kid who arrives behind, and what the classroom looks like for one who arrives ahead.

The strongest-scoring run through the district:

William Faria Elementary 99th percentile · StrongScope Score 91/100Sam H. Lawson Middle 99th percentile · StrongScope Score 95/100

Top scorers at each level — not necessarily one zoned sequence. Confirm feeder patterns and enrollment zones with the district, and visit before you decide.

What this page can't see: whether a campus feels safe and glad at 8 a.m. If a path above looks workable, the next step is a visit.

Cupertino Union has 23 public schools in this SchoolScope results directory. Compare schools by their primary reporting level below.

2024–25 CAASPP reporting · SchoolScope analysis. Directory coverage, not a complete inventory of every campus. Each school appears at its primary reporting level; K–8 and K–12 campuses can serve additional grades. Sources and methodology →

One district, three stages

The average changes with the journey.

Elementary schools

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Lower reported resultsHigher reported results

18 comparable schools · average 74.5/100 · range 52.3–91.4

Middle schools

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Lower reported resultsHigher reported results

5 comparable schools · average 88.2/100 · range 82.3–94.7

Explore Cupertino Union by place.

Districts nearby

DistrictAverage scoreRanked schoolsTop schoolDistance
Cupertino Unionthis district77.4 / 10023Sam H. Lawson Middle—
Fremont Union High83.8 / 1005Lynbrook High0.4 mi
Saratoga Union Elementary80.6 / 1004Redwood Middle3.7 mi
Mountain View-Los Altos Union High82.8 / 1002Mountain View High4.9 mi
Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High86.8 / 1002Saratoga High5.4 mi
Los Altos Elementary78.7 / 1007Covington Elementary5.6 mi

Averages blend every school level in a district and carry no score band. Compare a level at a time in the spreads above, then open the schools. Distances run between school-location centers.

Cities served

CupertinoSan JoseSunnyvaleSaratogaLos AltosSanta Clara

City pages include schools from other districts too. Check the district named on each school profile.

Patterns across the district

What kinds of schools are here?

High Ceiling 18Solid Base 2Culture First 2Strong All-Around 1
Patterns worth exploring.

Choose a pattern to find matching schools in the lists below. Open a profile to see the underlying measures and questions to ask on a visit.

How patterns are defined →

Archetypes describe reported patterns, not school quality or fit. Available measures differ by school level.

Schools in Cupertino Union

Browse by level, then compare the evidence behind each profile.

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Elementary schools in Cupertino Union · 18 schools

CompareSchoolExceededScore
William Faria Elementary
Cupertino Union High Ceiling
83.3%99th percentile · StrongScope Score 91/100
Murdock-Portal Elementary
Cupertino Union High Ceiling
78.7%99th percentile · StrongScope Score 91/100
John Muir Elementary
Cupertino Union High Ceiling
69.8%99th percentile · StrongScope Score 88/100
Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary
Cupertino Union High Ceiling
69.2%99th percentile · StrongScope Score 87/100
Blue Hills Elementary
Cupertino Union High Ceiling
63.5%99th percentile · StrongScope Score 82/100
Abraham Lincoln Elementary
Cupertino Union High Ceiling
66.6%99th percentile · StrongScope Score 82/100

Middle schools in Cupertino Union · 5 schools

CompareSchoolExceededScore
Sam H. Lawson Middle
Cupertino Union High Ceiling
64.4%99th percentile · StrongScope Score 95/100
Joaquin Miller Middle
Cupertino Union High Ceiling
72.6%99th percentile · StrongScope Score 92/100
John F. Kennedy Middle
Cupertino Union High Ceiling
70.8%99th percentile · StrongScope Score 87/100
Cupertino Middle
Cupertino Union High Ceiling
56.3%99th percentile · StrongScope Score 85/100
Warren E. Hyde Middle
Cupertino Union High Ceiling
59.9%98th percentile · StrongScope Score 82/100
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Select two to four schools at the same level. Rankings and score bands compare each school with its own enrollment group.

District finance · FY 2024–25

Where the district's dollars go.

Cupertino Union spent $19,567 per student in FY 2024–25 — close to the median California district ($20,491). About 65 cents of every dollar goes to classroom instruction.

Current expense per student

Current expense of education per unit of average daily attendance, from the district's annual SACS filing to the California Department of Education. District-wide: it includes central administration and costs never assigned to one campus. Spending is context, not a measure of school quality.

Share by function

  • Instruction65%
  • Instruction support12%
  • Student services7%
  • Administration6%
  • Buildings & maintenance9%

Shares of the same current-expense total, by SACS function. Names are simplified from the filing's own categories.

The system behind the schools

The people behind the classrooms — district-grain context that never enters a school's score.

People
Teacher salary range$79,336–$150,441
Teaching staff693 · FTE
District enrollment15,663 · students
Who attends
Hispanic 8.1% · White 12.2% · Black 0.7% · Asian 66.9% · Other 12.0%
Free/reduced lunch19% · economic need indicator

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule 2024–25 · CDE enrollment (district averages)

See how the school years fit together.

Explore the next stage, then verify the schools available for your address.

Elementary18 listed schools →Middle5 listed schools →

These are browsing links, not a feeder path. Assignments vary by residence, program, permits, and available space.

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Sources & reporting years

Find the underlying data and reporting years.

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How patterns are defined

Understand each metric and pattern.

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Data limitations

See what is missing and what the data cannot show.

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Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 23 schoolsMethodology · Download this data (CSV)

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Frequently asked questions

How many schools are listed in Cupertino Union?
This SchoolScope directory lists 23 public schools in Cupertino Union with 2024–25 reporting records. This is directory coverage, not a complete campus inventory. Each school appears under its primary reporting level; a K–8 or K–12 campus may serve additional grades.
Which schools have the highest scores in Cupertino Union?
Among comprehensive public schools listed here, the highest Scope Score at each primary reporting level is: Elementary: William Faria Elementary (91/100). Middle: Sam H. Lawson Middle (95/100). These are separate level rankings, not a single cross-level league table. A score does not establish fit or enrollment eligibility. See the methodology.
Can I compare elementary, middle, and high schools directly?
Compare schools at the same level and within the same enrollment group. Scope Score formulas and available measures differ by level. The plots show comprehensive public schools separately for each level; individual profiles explain their comparison group.
Does living in Cupertino Union guarantee a particular school?
A district outline does not establish assignment to an individual school. Attendance boundaries, programs, permits, and available space can affect enrollment. Confirm the requirements directly with the district.
What does a SchoolScope pattern mean?
Archetypes summarize patterns in publicly reported academic and school-climate measures. They describe reported results, not a school’s quality or a child’s fit. Open the school profile for reporting years, missing measures, and questions to ask. Read how the patterns are defined.
Where do these results come from?
The underlying public data comes from the California Department of Education, including CAASPP reporting for 2024–25. Scope Scores and archetypes are SchoolScope calculations, not official CDE ratings. View CDE data and SchoolScope’s methodology and limitations.

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