- Enrollment
- 2,569
- Students per teacher
- 28.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sacramento, CA
Sutter Middle
Federal NCES profile for Sutter Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063384005283
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sutter Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 18
- middle schools in Sacramento · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 27.5:1
- large classes for California
- 32.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Sutter Middle has class sizes larger than 91% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sutter Middle ranks #3 of 18 middle schools in Sacramento, CA.
School address
District: Sacramento City Unified · California
NCES ID 063384005283 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+109 students YoY
Sutter Middle grew from 1,075 students in 2022-23 to 1,184 in 2023-24 (+10.1%).
Teacher FTE held 43.5 → 43.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+109 students YoY 063384005283 · Sacramento, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,181 enr · 27.5:1 · 32.9% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: C. K. Mcclatchy High (2,569 students)
Sutter Middle grew from 1,075 students in 2022-23 to 1,184 in 2023-24 (+10.1%). Teacher FTE held 43.5 → 43.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Sutter Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- C. K. Mcclatch
C. K. Mcclatchy High
2,569 students
- Hiram W. Johns
Hiram W. Johnson High
1,682 students
- John F. Kenned
John F. Kennedy High
1,652 students
- Luther Burbank
Luther Burbank High
1,535 students
- Rosemont High
Rosemont High
1,485 students
- This school
Sutter Middle
1,181 students
What this shows Sutter Middle reports 1,181 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sutter Middle compares
Sutter Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27.5:1 | ▲ 28% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.9% | ▼ 41% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,181 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.5:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,181
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
27.5:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 91% in California - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
18.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,785
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 394 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 37.8%
Hispanic or Latino 30.1%
Asian 14.9%
Two or More 11.5%
African American 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 37.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.9, Sutter Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sacramento City Unified reports $17,785 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sutter Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| C. K. Mcclatchy High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hiram W. Johnson High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Luther Burbank High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rosemont High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sutter Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,682
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,652
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,535
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,485
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar middle schools in Sacramento
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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Arden Middle
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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
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Will C. Wood Middle
Standard public school
680 students 24.3:1 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 (~1,181 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sutter Middle
How many students attend Sutter Middle?
Sutter Middle has 1,181 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sacramento, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,075 (2022-23) → 1,184 (2023-24), up 109.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sutter Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Sutter Middle is 27.5:1, which is 28% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 75% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sutter Middle?
32.9% of students at Sutter Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sutter Middle?
The largest demographic group at Sutter Middle is White at 37.8% of enrollment, in Sacramento, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sutter Middle?
Sutter Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Sutter Middle rank among middle schools in Sacramento?
By Resource Investment Index, Sutter Middle ranks #3 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 Sacramento City Unified?
Besides Sutter Middle, Sacramento City Unified also operates C. K. Mcclatchy High (2,569 students), Hiram W. Johnson High (1,682 students), and John F. Kennedy High (1,652 students). See the Sacramento City Unified district page for the complete list.