Sunny Brae Middle School
Tel:
(707)822-5988
- Sunny Brae Middle School serves 205 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Sunny Brae Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Sunny Brae Middle School's student population of 205 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 205 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 12 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Sunny Brae Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Sunny Brae Middle School is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #3056 out of 9,595 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 6% | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 16% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 64% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 12% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 43% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Arcata Elementary School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Sunny Brae Middle School is Northcoast Preparatory And Performing Arts Academy (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Jacoby Creek (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Jacoby Creek (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bayside Jacoby Creek Grades: K-8 | 455 students
0.6 miles
1617 Old Arcata Rd.
Bayside, CA 95524
(707)822-4896 0.6 K-8 455 - Arcata Union Street Charter Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 101 students
0.6 miles
470 Union St.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707)822-4845 0.6 K-5 101 - Arcata Northcoast Preparatory And Performing Arts Academy Charter School
Grades: 6-12 | 196 students
0.7 miles
1761 11th St.
Arcata, CA 95518
(707)822-0861 0.7 6-12 196 - Arcata Arcata High School Grades: 9-12 | 857 students
1.7 miles
1720 M St.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707)825-2400 1.7 9-12 857 - Arcata Pacific Coast High (Continuation School) Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 46 students
1.7 miles
1720 M St.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707)822-2443 1.7 9-12 46
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