South Sutter Charter
Tel:
(800) 979-4436
South Sutter Charter serves 2,128 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
South Sutter Charter 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 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
South Sutter Charter's student population of 2,128 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 2,128 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 87 teachers |
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School Comparison
South Sutter Charter is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of South Sutter Charter is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #7621 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 18% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 54% |
| Black | 2% | 5% |
| White | 63% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 14% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.64 |
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Graduation Rate | 75-79% | 84% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 34% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Marcum-Illinois Union Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to South Sutter Charter is Alpha Charter (6.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Marcum-illinois Union Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Nicolaus Marcum-illinois Union Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 159 students
0.0 miles
2452 El Centro Blvd.
Nicolaus, CA 95659
(530) 656-2407 0.0 K-8 159 - Pleasant Grove Pleasant Grove Grades: K-8 | 184 students
1.6 miles
3075 Howsley Rd.
Pleasant Grove, CA 95668
(916) 655-3235 1.6 K-8 184 - Elverta Alpha Charter Magnet School
Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 64 students
6.9 miles
8920 Elwyn Ave.
Elverta, CA 95626
(916) 991-4726 6.9 K-12 64 - Nicolaus East Nicolaus High School Grades: 9-12 | 311 students
6.9 miles
2454 Nicolaus Ave.
Nicolaus, CA 95659
(530) 656-2255 6.9 9-12 311 - Elverta Alpha Technology Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 92 students
8.1 miles
8920 Elwyn Ave.
Elverta, CA 95626
(916) 991-4726 8.1 6-8 92
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