Serving 240 students in grades 6-8, Sunny Brae Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 240 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Sunny Brae Middle School's student population of 240 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
240 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sunny Brae Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunny Brae Middle School is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5091 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
24%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
54%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunny Brae Middle School's ranking?
Sunny Brae Middle School is ranked #5091 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Sunny Brae Middle School often compared to?
Sunny Brae Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Freshwater Charter Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Sunny Brae Middle School?
240 students attend Sunny Brae Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Sunny Brae Middle School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunny Brae Middle School?
Sunny Brae Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sunny Brae Middle School offer ?
Sunny Brae Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Sunny Brae Middle School part of?
Sunny Brae Middle School is part of Arcata Elementary School District.
In what neighborhood is Sunny Brae Middle School located?
Sunny Brae Middle School is located in the Jacoby Creek neighborhood of Arcata, CA.
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