Below Average
#7469 of 9,539 schools in CA
Arden Middle
Middle School · San Juan Unified · Sacramento, CA
A San Juan Unified middle school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1640 Watt Ave., Sacramento, CA 95864
- Math 33% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 48% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 24.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Arden Middle score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 41% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Arden Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Sacramento map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 79Very Walkable
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 77Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,332/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sacramento), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$129,083
Median home value
$770,200
Median rent
$1,863/mo
College educated
58.1%
Homeownership
75.4%
Poverty rate
7.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95864; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katherine Johnson MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 616 | Compare → |
| Ralph Richardson CenterEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 54 | Compare → |
| Marconi Learning AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | K–12 | 2.0 mi | 411 | Compare → |
| Sacramento Country Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–12 | 2.0 mi | 521 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
San Juan Unified
- Schools in district
- 68
- Rank in district
- #30 of 65
- District spending per student
- $16,374NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Arden Middle is listed in San Juan Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Arden Middle
Arden Middle is a public middle school in Sacramento, CA, part of San Juan Unified, serving approximately 956 students in grades 6th-8th with a 24.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #7,469 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Arden Middle
What grades does Arden Middle serve?
Arden Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Arden Middle?
Arden Middle has an enrollment of approximately 956 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arden Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Arden Middle is 24.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Arden Middle rank in CA?
Arden Middle ranks #7,469 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Arden Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Arden Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Arden Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Arden Middle has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Arden Middle a charter school?
No, Arden Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Arden Middle a Title I school?
No, Arden Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Arden Middle?
41.1% of students at Arden Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 956
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Sacramento County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.3%
- Phone
- (916) 971-7306
- Area population (ZIP 95864)
- 25,137
- Area average commute
- 23 min
- Area median age
- 44
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95864; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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