Very Good
#2093 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 22% in state
John Sutter Middle
Middle School · Fowler Unified · Fowler, CA
A Fowler Unified middle school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
701 East Walter, Fowler, CA 93625
- Math 33% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 46% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 22.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at John Sutter Middle score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 40% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (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 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
83%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where John Sutter Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,743/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fowler), 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
$64,792
Median home value
$368,700
Median rent
$1,232/mo
College educated
25.1%
Homeownership
54.7%
Poverty rate
22.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93625; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fowler Academy Independent StudyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 5 | Compare → |
| Alice M. WorsleyEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–12 | 3.7 mi | 79 | 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.
Fowler Unified
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $16,562NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
John Sutter Middle is listed in Fowler Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John Sutter Middle
John Sutter Middle is a public middle school in Fowler, CA, part of Fowler Unified, serving approximately 594 students in grades 6th-8th with a 22.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,093 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John Sutter Middle
What grades does John Sutter Middle serve?
John Sutter Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend John Sutter Middle?
John Sutter Middle has an enrollment of approximately 594 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Sutter Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at John Sutter Middle is 22.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John Sutter Middle rank in CA?
John Sutter Middle ranks #2,093 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is John Sutter Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
John Sutter Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 John Sutter Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John Sutter Middle has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is John Sutter Middle a charter school?
No, John Sutter Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John Sutter Middle a Title I school?
No, John Sutter Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John Sutter Middle?
83.0% of students at John Sutter 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
- 594
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Fresno County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.8%
- Phone
- (559) 834-6180
- Area population (ZIP 93625)
- 8,889
- Area average commute
- 20.7 min
- Area median age
- 35.1
Official sources & links
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 93625; 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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