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Sunny Brae Middle

Arcata, CA

PublicMiddle · Grades 6–8
sunnybraemiddleschool.org1430 Buttermilk Ln., Arcata, CA 95521(707) 822-5988
Test scores
California state tests, 2024–25

English language arts

213 students tested

46.2% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 38.0% did.

  • Exceeded15.6%
  • Met30.7%
  • Nearly met22.6%
  • Not met31.1%

Math

214 students tested

32.4% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 32.9% did.

  • Exceeded17.4%
  • Met15.0%
  • Nearly met29.6%
  • Not met38.0%
Discipline
State and federal reports

California Department of Education

19.6% of students were suspended at least once in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Enrolled during the year261250
Suspended in or out of school20.3% · 5319.6% · 49
Suspensions91110
Violence with injury2021
Violence without injury5547
Weapons00
Drugs1132
Defiance only48
Other12

Each suspension is listed under its most serious offense.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall209235
Suspended out of school12.4% · 2622.1% · 52
Suspended in school0.5% · 11.3% · 3
Expelled0.5% · 10.0% · 0
Attendance
California Department of Education

40.2% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Students counted253246
Chronically absent35.2% · 8940.2% · 99

Chronically absent means missing 10% or more of the school days a student was enrolled.

School Profile

Location

Town, Remote

Enrollment

240 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

17:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino23.3%
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White53.8%
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Black or African American1.7%
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Asian1.7%
x
Two or More Races14.6%
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American Indian or Alaska Native2.9%
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Public school directory

NCES ID 060300000236

District
Arcata Elementary
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
240 students
Teachers (FTE)
14.2

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