John Sutter Middle School serves 600 students in grades 6-8.
John Sutter Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 600 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
John Sutter Middle School's student population of 600 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
600 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John Sutter Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of John 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
#2087 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
81%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
9%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Sutter Middle School's ranking?
John Sutter Middle School is ranked #2087 out of 3,649 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?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend John Sutter Middle School?
600 students attend John Sutter Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of John Sutter Middle School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Sutter Middle School?
John Sutter Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does John Sutter Middle School offer ?
John Sutter Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is John Sutter Middle School part of?
John Sutter Middle School is part of Fowler Unified School District.
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