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5301 Elmer Way, Sacramento, CA 95822-2414
Summary
Sam Brannan Middle is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 25th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 35.1% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 17.6% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 35.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 17.6% |
| Reading State Rank | 854/1,204 (29th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 954/1,204 (21st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 18:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 339 |
| Low-Income Students | 247 (72.9%) |
| English Learners | 47 (13.9%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 2.5 points from last year and rose 9.5 points over the full period. Math rose 6.9 points from last year and rose 7.1 points over the full period.
•Math +7.1 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 32.3% to 37.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 854 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 24.4-point reading income gap is wider than the 18.6-point gap at a typical California 7–8 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
7.3% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 34.0% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 44% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 8% to 26%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 13.7% to 21.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 954 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 21.2-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 18.4-point gap at a typical California 7–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
2.3% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 17.9% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 301 schools for reading and 302 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 7–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Sam Brannan Middle compare within the district?
Sam Brannan Middle is No. 4 in reading and No. 6 in math proficiency among the 6 7–8 schools in Sacramento City Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Sam Brannan Middle rank in California?
Sam Brannan Middle ranks No. 854 of 1,204 in reading and No. 954 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Sam Brannan Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 5 in reading and No. 6 in math among 6 7–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 29.8% meet the reading standard and 13.1% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Sam Brannan Middle compare with other schools in Sacramento?
Sam Brannan Middle is No. 6 in reading and No. 10 in math proficiency among the 14 7–8 schools in Sacramento with 2026 results.
Explore schools in SacramentoHow does Sam Brannan Middle compare with other schools in Sacramento County?
Sam Brannan Middle is No. 15 in reading and No. 20 in math proficiency among the 25 7–8 schools in Sacramento County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Sacramento CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 7–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Sam Brannan MiddleThis school | 17.6% | 35.1% |
| Albert Einstein Middle | 21.0% | 37.7% |
| California Middle | 35.2% | 49.3% |
