- Enrollment
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sacramento, CA
Arcade Fundamental Middle
Federal NCES profile for Arcade Fundamental Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063462005752
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arcade Fundamental Middle earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #14 of 18
- middle schools in Sacramento · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 31.3:1
- large classes for California
- 65.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Arcade Fundamental Middle has class sizes larger than 97% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arcade Fundamental Middle ranks #14 of 18 middle schools in Sacramento, CA.
School address
District: San Juan Unified · California
NCES ID 063462005752 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Arcade Fundamental Middle held near 391 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.5 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 063462005752 · Sacramento, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
595 enr · 31.3:1 · 65.1% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Bella Vista High (1,939 students)
Arcade Fundamental Middle held near 391 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.5 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Arcade Fundamental Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bella Vista Hi
Bella Vista High
1,939 students
- Rio Americano
Rio Americano High
1,891 students
- Mira Loma High
Mira Loma High
1,655 students
- Del Campo High
Del Campo High
1,548 students
- El Camino Fund
El Camino Fundamental High
1,226 students
- This school 595
Arcade Fundamental Middle
595 students
What this shows Arcade Fundamental Middle reports 595 students on the CCD universe file.
How Arcade Fundamental Middle compares
Arcade Fundamental Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 31.3:1 | ▲ 46% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.1% | ▲ 17% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 595 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
31.3:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
595
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
31.3:1
students per teacher
- 46% above state mean
Top 97% in California - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
30.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,227
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 298 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 34.6%
White 31.9%
Hispanic or Latino 20.0%
African American 7.4%
Two or More 5.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 34.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.0, Arcade Fundamental Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for San Juan Unified reports $16,227 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Arcade Fundamental Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Vista High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rio Americano High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mira Loma High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Del Campo High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| El Camino Fundamental High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arcade Fundamental Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,891
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,655
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,548
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,226
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar middle schools in Sacramento
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Sutter Middle
Standard public school
1,181 students 27.5:1 students per teacher
T. R. Smedberg Middle
Standard public school
1,065 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Arden Middle
Standard public school
1,010 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
Samuel Jackman Middle
Standard public school
909 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
James Rutter Middle
Standard public school
871 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
California Middle
Standard public school
782 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~595 students)
Frequently asked questions about Arcade Fundamental Middle
How many students attend Arcade Fundamental Middle?
Arcade Fundamental Middle has 595 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sacramento, CA. CCD year-over-year: 407 (2022-23) → 391 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arcade Fundamental Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Arcade Fundamental Middle is 31.3:1, which is 46% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 99% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Arcade Fundamental Middle?
65.1% of students at Arcade Fundamental Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arcade Fundamental Middle?
The largest demographic group at Arcade Fundamental Middle is Asian at 34.6% of enrollment, in Sacramento, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arcade Fundamental Middle?
Arcade Fundamental Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Arcade Fundamental Middle rank among middle schools in Sacramento?
By Resource Investment Index, Arcade Fundamental Middle ranks #14 of 18 middle schools in Sacramento, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Sacramento on the city page.
What other schools are in San Juan Unified?
Besides Arcade Fundamental Middle, San Juan Unified also operates Bella Vista High (1,939 students), Rio Americano High (1,891 students), and Mira Loma High (1,655 students). See the San Juan Unified district page for the complete list.