| School Name | Address | Phone | Grades | County | Type | District Name |
| Sunnyvale Middle School | 1080 Mango Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94087 | (408) 522-8288 | 6-8 | Santa Clara | public | Sunnyvale |
| Ethnic Background | Percent | Year |
| White, non-Hispanic | 32.21 | 2009 |
| Black, non-Hispanic | 3.08 | 2009 |
| Hispanic | 32.21 | 2009 |
| Asian | 25.74 | 2009 |
| Pacific Islander | 1.13 | 2009 |
| Native American or Native Alaskan | 0.51 | 2009 |
| Unspecified | 0.51 | 2009 |
| Filipino | 4.62 | 2009 |
| Email | Year |
| dorothy.abreu.coito@sesd.org | 2011 |
| Students Getting Free Lunch | Year |
| 36% | 2009 |
| Date | Who | Comments |
| 4/25/2012 | parent | Now, the assisant principal and teacher are very helpful and supportive of my son's bullying case and grades. This is what all parents want to feel and hear. Thanks! Now my son feels even better and greater going to school! Every student should have a learning attitude when going to school. The school have a Pinnacle Internet Viewer (PIV ) feature, please parents!, use it!! I need to thanks the assisant principal for reminding me about the PIV!!! In the future, my daughter will be attending this great school, too!! |
| 3/3/2012 | teacher | Sunnyvale Middle School is a great school with an environment that allows for children to grow and learn. |
| 4/1/2011 | other | Point of clarification: PTSA and administration have absolutely nothing to do with a new cell phone tower and have no say in the matter. The cell phone tower is a city issue. Parent volunteerism is higher, and Parent Education Nights have been featured in the Mercury News and the Sunnyvale Sun. Generous donations from the PTSA and Direct Appeal has restored a computer lab for the students, and the Spartan Spirit program has resulted in a very positive school atmosphere and school spirit. API has remained over 800, which is fabulous. Anyone not happy with the school should get involved. It's a great place! |
| 1/5/2011 | parent | My child is in 8th grade and he tells me the school has gone down hill since the new principal took over. The principal does nothing except push paper and tries to get money. All the PTSA does is tries to come up with more after school activities. As if money and activities create a good learning environment and make a good school. Ever heard of quality instead of quantity? The after school activities are subpar! Now the principal and PTSA are trying to get a cell tower built on campus so they'll get over $20K per year. Talk about greed. Lets throw money at things. Kids aren't performing well because of budget cut? Hello. Kids aren't performing well because the school does not take action on issues such as bullying and the teaching is boring! My child told me he will be very glad to leave this school at the end of the year. |
| 8/1/2010 | other | I was a student at SMS for three years, and to tell you the truth, I'm not that impressed. There are teachers ranging from incredible to downright horrible. There are a few teachers who love being there and helping students achieve, and genuinely connect with the kids. The electives don't offer very much, and the music program needs a serious readjustment. The math program at this school is just dreadful. Every math teacher I had did not teach well at all, and even though I am a straight-A student, I did not learn from them at all. Most teachers had very little control over the classes with the , ahem, lower-achieving students. The atmosphere was very distracting at times , and made it very hard to work. The leadership is mediocre at best, and the principal's don't really make an effort to get to know the kids or get involved. |
| 5/4/2010 | other | I love it because the teachers are very nice and they help you with anything you need help on. |
| 4/28/2010 | student | This school is awesome it has awesome electives and has lots of fun things come join this school for your child to have fun with good other students!!!!!!!!! |
| 8/24/2009 | student | This school is cool. They have different varieties of food,and the teachers are really nice. The school years go by really fast this year. And this is a very memorable school. |
| 8/24/2009 | parent | I have only had positive experiences at SMS and this year is no different. I love vice principal Kranich and am excited that she is my daughter's principal this year. She is caring, sensitive and really connects well with parents and students. Even though Ms. Dampier has retired, we are grateful that we have someone as experienced as Ms. Kranich to turn to regarding our incoming 6th grader. |
| 6/2/2009 | student | I really enjoyed my time at SMS There were bullies but every middle school has them. There are a lot of fun activities like field trips for 6th graders and renaissance. Every year there are good end of the year activities like greek olympics for 6th grade field day for seventh grade and great america for 8th grade. I wis I could go back to my middle school days I really miss them. Graduation is a sad day because you have to split from your friends because some go to hhs and others go to fhs. 6th grade is average paced. &th grade is really slow and 8th grade is super fast. Your last activity at SMS is the graduation dance at the end the girls cry |
| 5/20/2009 | parent | SMS is a great school with caring teachers and staff. The principal, Ms. Dampier, is wonderful. Sorry to see her retire. My son had problems with grades, attitude, teachers, etc. and with the help of all, he is doing well. |
| 4/10/2009 | student | im in 7th grade,the food is okay,better then others.The staff is nice...mostly...and the after-school activities are always fun. |
| 6/9/2008 | student | I went to this school for two years and everything has been great! It does not score highest in the area but is far better than Columbia Middle. There are a few bad seeds but the teachers and administration can handle them. I highly recommend this school. GO SPARTANS!!! |
| 9/24/2007 | student | sunnyvale is a very fun and great school. |
| 9/23/2006 | student | The school is'nt all that great. Teachers don't dicipline kids very well, and a lot of kids need attitude ajustments. |
| 8/11/2006 | parent | This is a great school. When my pre tean girls started to become a little to wild or relaxed I got great email support from there teachers and school staff to keep on top of them, and keep them on track. The math and science programs and the the encouragment they get from these teachers is totally above and beyond the average. I recommend this school to everyone. |
| 9/15/2005 | parent | I think it is an excellent school with focus on academics as well as overall development of child's personality. |
| 8/20/2005 | parent | I think my son got a great education from Sunnyvale Middle School. We made the right decision in sending him to SMS vs. staying at the private school that he attended since Kindergarten. I would recommend this school to everyone. Sorry to see a couple of the principals leave, but I'm sure SMS will continue to be an excellent school. |
| 8/14/2005 | student | Great education. Friendly Principals. Some students have a bad attitude and need adjusting. |
| 7/6/2005 | parent | Well rounded educational and extra curricular school. Recommended! |
| 9/23/2004 | parent | The teachers there at the school do what they have to do in order to keep the school in good shape and keep the kids safe. this school is one of the best that I here from my kids. |
| 2/3/2004 | parent | Wonderful school combining both a challenging environment with cultural diversity. Students are provided with a nurturing atmosphere where personal improvement is encouraged, but not overwhelming. |
| 9/9/2003 | parent | The school seems to be a great school, but there is not enough diversity as far as ethnic groups. Every child should learn more about African Americans, other than Martin Luther King. The truth helps at an early age. |
| 6/19/2003 | | Our child enjoyed everything about Sunnyvale Middle School including the elective classes. I really think that they need to do a better job in separating the kids that need extra attention in the 6th grade core classes so the kids that are more advanced are all together so it doesn't get boring for these kids. |
