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Arden Middle

San Juan Unified · Sacramento County · 1640 Watt Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95864-2964

(916) 971-7306

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7/10
#511
Rank 511 out of 1,315
Top 39%
English Language Arts7/10 · #492 · 63rd percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #581 · 56th percentile
Science7/10 · #514 · 61st percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Arden Middle sits in one of Sacramento's more established neighborhoods — the kind of tree-lined, midcentury area where families put down roots and stay. Academically, it lands solidly in the upper half of California middle schools, with particular strength in English, making it a reasonable choice for families who want a dependable public option without chasing the highest-ranked schools in the region. San Juan Unified has a strong presence in this part of Sacramento, and Arden tends to draw families who value stability, community connection, and a school that feels genuinely rooted in its neighborhood.

Student Demographics

941 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
438 (47%)
Hispanic
265 (28%)
Asian
107 (11%)
Multiple Races
70 (7%)
African American
51 (5%)
Other
10 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners224 (24%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged478 (51%)
Students with Disabilities91 (10%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,010
Enrollment
44.4
Teachers (FTE)
22.7:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
20
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs7/10 · #418 · 70th percentile

144 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found