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#4767 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 50% in state
Fern Bacon Middle
Middle School · Sacramento City Unified · Sacramento, CA
A Sacramento City Unified middle school serving grades 7th – 8th.
4140 Cuny Ave., Sacramento, CA 95823
- Math 21% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 29% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fern Bacon Middle score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2018, to 25% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 28 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Fern Bacon 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 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 60Bikeable
- 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
$63,701
Median home value
$372,100
Median rent
$1,533/mo
College educated
16.1%
Homeownership
46%
Poverty rate
18.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95823; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvary Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.3private | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 79 | Compare → |
| Al Argam Islamic School & College PreparatoryPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 457 | Compare → |
| Capital City Independent StudyEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 356 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Sacramento City Unified
- Schools in district
- 73
- Rank in district
- #21 of 71
- District spending per student
- $17,892NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fern Bacon Middle is listed in Sacramento City Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fern Bacon Middle
Fern Bacon Middle is a public middle school in Sacramento, CA, part of Sacramento City Unified, serving approximately 647 students in grades 7th-8th with a 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #4,767 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fern Bacon Middle
What grades does Fern Bacon Middle serve?
Fern Bacon Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Fern Bacon Middle?
Fern Bacon Middle has an enrollment of approximately 647 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fern Bacon Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Fern Bacon Middle is 20.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fern Bacon Middle rank in CA?
Fern Bacon Middle ranks #4,767 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Fern Bacon Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Fern Bacon Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Fern Bacon Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fern Bacon Middle has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Fern Bacon Middle a charter school?
No, Fern Bacon Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fern Bacon Middle a Title I school?
No, Fern Bacon Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fern Bacon Middle?
92.0% of students at Fern Bacon 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 647
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Sacramento County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.3%
- Phone
- (916) 395-5340
- Area population (ZIP 95823)
- 83,254
- Area average commute
- 27.9 min
- Area median age
- 32.8
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 95823; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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