Serving 763 students in grades 6-8, John A. Sutter 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 12% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 763 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: John A. Sutter Middle serves the northwest part of Winnetka, CA, covering an area of approximately 6.1 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 1.6 miles to the edge of the attendance zone, extending up to 2.3 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
John A. Sutter Middle School's student population of 763 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
763 students
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1949
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Fri. Jun 4, 2027
School Rankings
John A. Sutter 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 John A. Sutter Middle School is 0.33, which is less 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
#8414 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
10%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
81%
56%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
20%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
54%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 09/01/2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John A. Sutter Middle School's ranking?
John A. Sutter Middle School is ranked #8414 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend John A. Sutter Middle School?
763 students attend John A. Sutter Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of John A. Sutter Middle School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John A. Sutter Middle School?
John A. Sutter Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does John A. Sutter Middle School offer ?
John A. Sutter Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is John A. Sutter Middle School part of?
John A. Sutter Middle School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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