Miwok Middle

1,181 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Sutter Middle School, located in the heart of East Sacramento, is a well-regarded public magnet school that serves students in grades 7 through 8. As part of the Sacramento City Unified School District, the school is highly regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its specialized focus on the arts and humanities. It draws a diverse student population from across the district, maintaining a reputation for high test scores and a challenging curriculum designed to prepare students for the rigors of high school and beyond.

Beyond its academic offerings, Sutter Middle School is known for fostering a vibrant school culture that encourages extracurricular participation. The school provides a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and creative outlets, including a renowned music department and various student organizations that allow children to explore their interests outside of the classroom. With its historic campus and strong sense of community, Sutter is widely considered a cornerstone of the East Sacramento neighborhood and a top choice for families seeking a structured and enriching middle school experience.

1,181

Total Students

45.6

Full-Time Teachers

25.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Miwok Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	446
Hispanic	355
Black	55
Asian	176
Two or More	136
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	5

White
446 (37.8%)
Hispanic
355 (30.1%)
Asian
176 (14.9%)
Two or More
136 (11.5%)
Black
55 (4.7%)
American Indian
7 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.4%)

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:	Sacramento City Unified
Phone:	(916)395-5370
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	1,181
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	305
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	83

* 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 7 544

Grade 8 637