Sutter Middle School

3150 I St.
Sacramento, CA 95816
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Sutter Middle School serves 1,150 students in grades 7-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 1,150 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 54%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 69%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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School Overview

Sutter Middle School's student population of 1,150 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
1,150 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Sutter Middle School is 0.74, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
54%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
69%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sutter Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
16%
12%
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Hispanic
34%
56%
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Black
6%
5%
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White
34%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
10%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
Diversity Score
0.74
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Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sutter Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sutter Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Sutter Middle School?
1,150 students attend Sutter Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Sutter Middle School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sutter Middle School?
Sutter Middle School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Sutter Middle School offer ?
Sutter Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Sutter Middle School part of?
Sutter Middle School is part of Sacramento City Unified School District.

School Reviews

3   2/8/2021
Even during online learning, school is nice, some boring teachers and stuff, but it's all okay.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Justin Reeves (Or JR)
5   12/8/2009
Sutter Middle School is the best school around! It has wonderful faculty and staff. The students are well-behaved and all would say that Sutter is a friendly campus. The academic programs are set accordingly to the level of learning for each student. Overall, this school deserves the highest praises!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - cambo

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 1,150 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 54%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 69%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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