Arcade Middle

www.sanjuan.edu/arcade

595 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Arcade Fundamental Middle School, located in the Arden-Arcade area of Sacramento, is a public school within the San Juan Unified School District that operates under a "fundamental" philosophy. This model emphasizes a structured academic environment, high expectations for student behavior, and consistent communication between home and school. By fostering a sense of community and discipline, the school aims to provide a stable foundation that helps students transition effectively from elementary to high school.

The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic subjects with opportunities for personal growth and extracurricular involvement. Beyond standard classroom instruction, Arcade Fundamental is known for promoting student responsibility and school spirit, often requiring parental involvement in the educational process to ensure student success. Its focus on building both character and academic proficiency makes it a distinct choice for families in the Sacramento region who prioritize a traditional, school-centered approach to education.

595

Total Students

24.5

Full-Time Teachers

24.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Arcade Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	190
Hispanic	119
Black	44
Asian	206
Two or More	31
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

Asian
206 (34.6%)
White
190 (31.9%)
Hispanic
119 (20.0%)
Black
44 (7.4%)
Two or More
31 (5.2%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	San Juan Unified
Phone:	(916)971-7300
Website:	http://www.sanjuan.edu/arcade
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	595
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	482
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 6 166

Grade 7 235

Grade 8 194