Serving 1,552 students in grades 6-8, Sutter Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,552 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 57% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sutter Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Sutter Middle School's student population of 1,552 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,552 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sutter Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sutter Middle School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1416 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
30%
12%
Hispanic
16%
55%
Black
2%
5%
White
42%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sutter Middle School's ranking?
Sutter Middle School is ranked #1416 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Sutter Middle School often compared to?
Sutter Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Folsom Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Sutter Middle School?
1,552 students attend Sutter Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Sutter Middle School students are White, 30% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sutter Middle School?
Sutter Middle School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Sutter Middle School offer ?
Sutter Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Sutter Middle School part of?
Sutter Middle School is part of Folsom-Cordova Unified School District.
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