At a glance
Reported students
301
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
14.47
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
05–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California middle enrollment
14th percentile
Compared with 1,370 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
301
Sunrise Middle: 301 reported students.
State peer staffing position
48th percentile
20.8:1 reported; state peer median 21:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 288
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Student–teacher ratio
- 28.8:1
What the reported data says about Sunrise Middle
Sunrise Middle is a public middle school serving grades 05–08 in San Jose. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Sunrise Middle District. NCES reports 301 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,370 middle schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 646 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 14th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.8:1, close to the California median of 21:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (88.4%) and multiracial (4.3%). English learners represent 49.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Sunrise Middle
- 1How do the reported 20.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 14.47 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 49.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 85.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White3.7%
- Hispanic88.4%
- Black0%
- Asian3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near Sunrise Middle
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACE Inspire Academy Middle · Charter · ACE Inspire Academy District | 05–08 | 205 | 0.1 mi |
| ACE Empower Academy Middle · Charter · ACE Empower Academy District | 05–08 | 189 | 1.6 mi |
| Muwekma Ohlone Middle Middle · San Jose Unified | 06–08 | 587 | 1.6 mi |
| Renaissance at Mathson Middle · Alum Rock Union Elementary | 06–08 | 326 | 1.6 mi |
| KIPP Heartwood Academy Middle · Charter · KIPP Heartwood Academy District | 05–08 | 423 | 2 mi |
| Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy Middle · Charter · Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy District | 05–08 | 416 | 2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Sunrise Middle
What grades does Sunrise Middle serve?
Sunrise Middle reports grades 05–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Sunrise Middle District.
How many students attend Sunrise Middle?
Sunrise Middle reported 301 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 14th percentile among 1,370 California middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 288 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Sunrise Middle?
The calculated ratio is 20.8:1, based on 301 students and 14.47 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 21:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Sunrise Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Sunrise Middle is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Sunrise Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
85.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Sunrise Middle in?
Sunrise Middle is part of Sunrise Middle District, based in San Jose, CA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Sunrise Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include ACE Inspire Academy (0.1 mi), ACE Empower Academy (1.6 mi), Muwekma Ohlone Middle (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.