Cupertino Union
Cupertino Union has 23 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 81.2/100 — 37.4 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Murdock-Portal Elementary at 95/100, where 78.7% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $12,354 per student (below the state average of $14,815). 1 school shows positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 6.5%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Strong 78.9/100 | 18 | 58.4% | 6.9% |
| Middle | Strong 89.2/100 | 5 | 64.8% | 5.2% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Cupertino Union, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Cupertino Union's middle schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 89.2.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages +0.0pp (state avg: -3.0pp), suggesting schools are making incremental gains.
Consistency: Score range of 36.8 points — showing significant variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 6.5%, 11.6pp above the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 0.8%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Murdock-Portal Elementary leads the district at 95 with 78.7% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Cupertino Union
Hidden gems: 1 school in Cupertino Union is classified as Growth Engine — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Cupertino Union spends $12,354 per student in current expenditures — $2,461 below the state average of $14,815.
Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020
Teacher compensation
CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25
Elementary Schools (18)
Cupertino Union has 18 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 78.9 — 35.2 points above the state average of 43.8. 3 of 18 elementary schools have Scope Scores above 90.
District-wide growth averages +0.0pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Murdock-Portal Elementary with a Scope Score of 95 and 78.7% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Murdock-Portal Elementary Cupertino Union High Ceiling | 78.7% | Strong 95/100 |
| 2 | William Faria Elementary Cupertino Union High Ceiling | 83.3% | Strong 95/100 |
| 3 | John Muir Elementary Cupertino Union High Ceiling | 69.8% | Strong 92/100 |
| 4 | Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary Cupertino Union High Ceiling | 69.2% | Strong 89/100 |
| 5 | Abraham Lincoln Elementary Cupertino Union High Ceiling | 66.6% | Strong 85/100 |
| 6 | Blue Hills Elementary Cupertino Union High Ceiling | 63.5% | Strong 85/100 |
| 7 | West Valley Elementary Cupertino Union High Ceiling | 58.9% | Strong 83/100 |
| 8 | Montclaire Elementary Cupertino Union High Ceiling | 59.1% | Strong 83/100 |
| 9 | C. B. Eaton Elementary Cupertino Union High Ceiling | 59.9% | Strong 81/100 |
| 10 | Stevens Creek Elementary Cupertino Union High Ceiling | 60.7% | Strong 80/100 |
| 11 | Christa McAuliffe Cupertino Union High Ceiling | 56.7% | Strong 77/100 |
| 12 | D. J. Sedgwick Elementary Cupertino Union High Ceiling | 55.6% | Strong 76/100 |
| 13 | Louis E. Stocklmeir Elementary Cupertino Union High Ceiling | 50.1% | Strong 76/100 |
| 14 | L. P. Collins Elementary Cupertino Union High Ceiling | 57.0% | Strong 71/100 |
| 15 | Garden Gate Elementary Cupertino Union Strong All-Around | 45.6% | Solid 67/100 |
| 16 | Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary Cupertino Union Growth Engine | 43.7% | Solid 67/100 |
| 17 | Manuel De Vargas Elementary Cupertino Union Strong All-Around | 36.5% | Solid 61/100 |
| 18 | Chester W. Nimitz Elementary Cupertino Union Building Momentum | 35.8% | Solid 58/100 |
Middle Schools (5)
Cupertino Union has 5 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 89.2 — 48.7 points above the state average of 40.5. 3 of 5 middle schools have Scope Scores above 90.
District-wide growth averages +1.8pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring middle school is Sam H. Lawson Middle with a Scope Score of 94 and 64.4% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam H. Lawson Middle Cupertino Union High Ceiling | 64.4% | Strong 94/100 |
| 2 | Joaquin Miller Middle Cupertino Union High Ceiling | 72.6% | Strong 93/100 |
| 3 | John F. Kennedy Middle Cupertino Union High Ceiling | 70.8% | Strong 91/100 |
| 4 | Cupertino Middle Cupertino Union High Ceiling | 56.3% | Strong 84/100 |
| 5 | Warren E. Hyde Middle Cupertino Union High Ceiling | 59.9% | Strong 84/100 |
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.
What Scope Scores can't tell you about Cupertino Union
- Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
- Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
- Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
- Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
- Parent and community engagement levels
- Quality of special education and gifted programs
- How resources are distributed across schools within the district
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