John Sutter Middle

www.fowler.k12.ca.us

579 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

John Sutter Middle School is a public middle school located in Fowler, California, serving as a core educational institution within the Fowler Unified School District. The school provides a focused learning environment for students in the middle grade levels, emphasizing academic development, social growth, and preparation for high school. Situated in the heart of the Fowler community, the school is deeply integrated with the district’s broader mission to provide high-quality education and support services to its diverse student population.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state academic standards while fostering a supportive campus culture. By utilizing the resources of the Fowler Unified School District, John Sutter Middle offers a variety of educational programs and extracurricular activities aimed at engaging students both inside and outside the classroom. Parents and community members can access ongoing updates, school calendars, and information regarding faculty and administrative initiatives through the official district website, ensuring clear communication and partnership in student success.

579

Total Students

28.3

Full-Time Teachers

20.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John Sutter Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	39
Hispanic	481
Black	5
Asian	42
Two or More	9
American Indian	3

Hispanic
481 (83.1%)
Asian
42 (7.3%)
White
39 (6.7%)
Two or More
9 (1.6%)
Black
5 (0.9%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Fowler Unified
Phone:	(559)834-6180
Website:	http://www.fowler.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	579
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	386
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	89

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 186

Grade 7 179

Grade 8 214

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for John Sutter Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	186
Grade 7	179
Grade 8	214

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for John Sutter Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	290	50.1%
Male	289	49.9%

Middle School 4th - 8th