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#5391 of 9,539 schools in CA
Sunny Brae Middle
Middle School · Arcata Elementary · Arcata, CA
An Arcata Elementary middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1430 Buttermilk Ln., Arcata, CA 95521
- Math 33% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 38% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sunny Brae Middle score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2020, to 36% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (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
60.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sunny Brae 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 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 69Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,282/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Arcata), 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
$54,324
Median home value
$478,600
Median rent
$1,300/mo
College educated
45%
Homeownership
36.7%
Poverty rate
26.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95521; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humboldt Bay Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–7 | 2.0 mi | 2 | Compare → |
| Laurel Tree CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.5 | K–12 | 3.0 mi | 173 | Compare → |
| Freshwater Charter MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.5 | 7–8 | 5.0 mi | 48 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Arcata Elementary
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $41,678NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sunny Brae Middle is listed in Arcata Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sunny Brae Middle
Sunny Brae Middle is a public middle school in Arcata, CA, part of Arcata Elementary, serving approximately 240 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #5,391 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sunny Brae Middle
What grades does Sunny Brae Middle serve?
Sunny Brae Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Sunny Brae Middle?
Sunny Brae Middle has an enrollment of approximately 240 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunny Brae Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunny Brae Middle is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sunny Brae Middle rank in CA?
Sunny Brae Middle ranks #5,391 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Sunny Brae Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Sunny Brae Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Sunny Brae Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sunny Brae Middle has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Sunny Brae Middle a charter school?
No, Sunny Brae Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sunny Brae Middle a Title I school?
No, Sunny Brae Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sunny Brae Middle?
60.4% of students at Sunny Brae 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
- 240
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Humboldt County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.9%
- Phone
- (707) 822-5988
- Area population (ZIP 95521)
- 21,684
- Area average commute
- 18.3 min
- Area median age
- 29.2
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 95521; 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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