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South Sutter Charter

Marcum-Illinois Union Elementary · Sutter County · 2044 Nicolaus Avenue, East Nicolaus, CA 95659-9742

(800) 979-4436 · www.southsuttercs.org

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8/10
#73
Rank 73 out of 337
Top 21%
English Language Arts8/10 · #90 · 74th percentile
Mathematics8/10 · #89 · 74th percentile
Science9/10 · #45 · 87th percentile

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School Overview

South Sutter Charter is a standout K-12 charter school tucked into the quiet, agricultural stretches of Sutter County, where small-town California life comes with wide open spaces and a tight-knit community feel. Families who want their kids to stay in one school community from kindergarten all the way through graduation will find that continuity appealing, and the school's particularly strong science scores suggest a serious commitment to hands-on, rigorous learning. It's a great fit for families who are drawn to a rural setting but don't want to sacrifice academic quality to get there.

Student Demographics

1,310 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
753 (57%)
Hispanic
215 (16%)
Multiple Races
114 (9%)
Asian
33 (3%)
African American
21 (2%)
Other
174 (13%)

Key Indicators

English Learners137 (10%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged512 (39%)
Students with Disabilities160 (12%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

2,653
Enrollment
111.8
Teachers (FTE)
23.7:1
Student-Staff Ratio
9.7
Administrators (FTE)
7.1
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

85.5%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

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 Programs1/10 · #562 · 6th percentile

2 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among K-12 Schools in California.