Enrollment
301
Middle
STATE 659
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SUNRISE MIDDLE DISTRICT·NCES 060216612865
Sunrise Middle
1149 East Julian St., San Jose, CA 95116 · (408) 659-4785 · Santa Clara County
GRADES 05–08MIDDLE11-CITYCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL301 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
20.8:1
14 FTE teachers
STATE 20.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
86%
258 students
STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 | 11 | 4% |
| Grade 6 | 99 | 33% |
| Grade 7 | 97 | 32% |
| Grade 8 | 94 | 31% |
Student demographics
21%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like Sunrise Middle
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Middle this school | 301 | 85.7% | N/A |
| Orange Grove Middle Hacienda Heights | 287 | 82.9% | 26.0% |
| Navelencia Middle Reedley | 313 | 89.1% | 50.8% |
| Delhi Middle Delhi | 367 | 86.6% | 21.3% |
| Gustine Middle Gustine | 370 | 84.6% | 13.7% |
| Los Nietos Middle Los Nietos | 262 | 89.3% | 46.4% |
Matched among California middle schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Sunrise Middle ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Santa Clara County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 301 | #1,191 of 1,377 | #59 of 66 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 20.8:1 | #577 of 1,279 | #35 of 65 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 21.0% | #1,044 of 1,278 | #62 of 65 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 85.7% | #405 of 1,329 | #5 of 66 |
Ranked against other public middle schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
301
+41 (+16%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
20.8:1
was 26.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 301 | 14.5 | 20.8:1 | 86% (258) |
| 2023-24 | 312 | 12.5 | 25.0:1 | 87% (272) |
| 2022-23 | 308 | 14.2 | 21.7:1 | 80% (247) |
| 2020-21 | 260 | 10 | 26.0:1 | 88% (230) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Sunrise Middle.
About Sunrise Middle
Sunrise Middle is a middle school in San Jose, California, according to federal school records. The school counted 301 students in 2024-25, covering grades 5 through 8. The school is 54% below the average for middle schools in California.
The local education agency for Sunrise Middle is Sunrise Middle District.
At Sunrise Middle, 88% of students are Hispanic. The school is also 4% multiracial, 4% White, and 3% Asian. That is higher than the 25% Hispanic share among all Santa Clara County residents. The diversity index for Sunrise Middle is 21%. For US public schools as a whole it is 70%.
Sunrise Middle has 14.5 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of about 20.8:1. The 20.7:1 average for middle schools in California is close to this figure. A common income measure, free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, is 86% at Sunrise Middle. That rate is above the 37% average among public schools in Santa Clara County.
In the surrounding county, Santa Clara County, median household income comes to about $164,281, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 57% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 4%. The county's public schools total 412, with about 230,059 students.
San Jose High is less than a tenth of a mile away, making it the nearest public school. Sunrise Middle is one of several public schools in the area, with at least 8 others within five miles.
The school's setting, by NCES definition, is City: Large: inside a principal city with a population of 250,000 or more. Charter status: Sunrise Middle is a public charter school.
From 260 students in 2020-21, enrollment rose to 301 by 2024-25. From 2020-21 to 2024-25, the ratio dropped from 26.0:1 to 20.8:1.
People who know Sunrise Middle can post here about homework, tutoring, and testing dates. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Santa Clara County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
1,902,047
Census ACS
Median income
$164,281
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
57%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
412
230,059 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in San Jose
- Evergreen Valley HighHigh · 2,703 students
- Independence HighHigh · 2,289 students
- Silver Creek HighHigh · 2,139 students
- Santa Teresa HighHigh · 2,134 students
- Piedmont Hills HighHigh · 1,918 students
- Leigh HighHigh · 1,884 students
Other Sunrise Middle schools
3 other US public schools in 4 states are named Sunrise Middle. Sunrise Middle is the 4th largest of the 4.
- SUNRISE MIDDLE SCHOOLFORT LAUDERDALE, FL · 1,141 students
- SUNRISE MIDDLE SCHOOLKEARNEY, NE · 536 students
- Sunrise Middle SchoolSCOTTSDALE, AZ · 390 students
Nearby schools
- San Jose High0.1 mi · 874
- ACE Inspire Academy0.1 mi · 205
- Rocketship Discovery Prep0.3 mi · 402
- Empire Gardens Elementary0.3 mi · 214
- Anne Darling Elementary0.5 mi · 260
- Grant Elementary0.9 mi · 383
Frequently asked questions
About Sunrise MiddleHow many students attend Sunrise Middle?
Sunrise Middle enrolls approximately 301 students in grades 05-08.
What grades does Sunrise Middle serve?
Sunrise Middle serves grades 05-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunrise Middle?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Sunrise Middle is approximately 20.8:1 (14 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Sunrise Middle?
Student demographics at Sunrise Middle are roughly 4% White, 88% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 4% Two or more.
What district is Sunrise Middle in?
Sunrise Middle is part of Sunrise Middle District.
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