Serving 595 students in grades 6-8, Arcade Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 595 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Arcade Fundamental Middle's attendance zone encompasses the entire Sacramento school district, covering an area of 77.1 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of about 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being 6.3 miles and the furthest edge located 11.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Arcade Middle School's student population of 595 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
595 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Year Founded
1960
Campus Size
50 acres
School Rankings
Arcade Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arcade Middle School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6236 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
35%
12%
Hispanic
20%
56%
Black
7%
5%
White
32%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arcade Middle School's ranking?
Arcade Middle School is ranked #6236 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Arcade Middle School often compared to?
Arcade Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arden Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Arcade Middle School?
595 students attend Arcade Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Arcade Middle School students are Asian, 32% of students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Arcade Middle School?
Arcade Middle School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Arcade Middle School offer ?
Arcade Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Arcade Middle School part of?
Arcade Middle School is part of San Juan Unified School District.
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