About This School
John Sutter Middle School is located in Fowler, CA and is one of 3 middle schools in Fowler Unified School District. It is a public school that serves 495 students in grades 6-8.
John Sutter Middle School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See John Sutter Middle School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
John Sutter Middle School had an API growth score of 746 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. John Sutter Middle School's 2011 base score was 704 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, John Sutter Middle School had 23 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about John Sutter Middle School's students and teachers. more
John Sutter Middle School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See John Sutter Middle School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
John Sutter Middle School had an API growth score of 746 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. John Sutter Middle School's 2011 base score was 704 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, John Sutter Middle School had 23 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about John Sutter Middle School's students and teachers. more
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Fowler Unified District Spending
$8,611Per Pupil
The Fowler Unified spends $8,611 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 61% on instruction, 34% on support services, 6% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Fowler Unified District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For California, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CST Results for all subjects tested.
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Middle Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Casa Blanca Community Day School 0.4 miles | n/a | |
| Casa Blanca Continuation School 0.4 miles | n/a | |
| Selma Christian Academy 4 miles | n/a | |
| Abraham Lincoln Middle School 4.9 miles |  |
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| Pacific Union Elementary School 5.1 miles |  |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades 6-8
- Fowler Unified School District
Did not make AYP
see 2011 test scores
see 2011 test scores
Contact
John Sutter Middle School701 East Walter
Fowler, CA 93625
(559) 834-6180
www.fowler.k12.ca.us...
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About the CST
What is it?
The California Standards Test (CST) is an annual exam used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The CST is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 2 through 11 in English language arts and math, in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science, and in grades 8, 10 and 11 in history/social science. In grades 9 through 11, students may also be assessed in math and science, depending on course enrollment.
How is it Scored?
Students receive one of five ratings: far below basic, below basic, basic, proficient or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
About the CAT6
What is it?
The California Achievement Test (CAT/6) is a series of nationally norm-referenced tests that assess general academic knowledge in core subjects, as well as providing national comparisons. The CAT/6 test is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 and 7 are assessed in reading, language arts, spelling and math.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a percentile rank, which indicates how well they performed in comparison to their peers in other states. The goal is for all students to score at or above the national average, or 50th percentile, on the test.
English Language Arts
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Language
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Reading
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Spelling
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English Language Arts
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Math
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Algebra I
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English Language Arts
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General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
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Geometry
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History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative
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Language
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Mathematics
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Reading
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Spelling
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English Language Arts
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Math
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Algebra I
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General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
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History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative
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Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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English Language Arts
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Math
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Algebra I
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English Language Arts
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General Mathematics
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Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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Social Science Grade 8
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Algebra I
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General Mathematics
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English Language Arts
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55%
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Math
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34%
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49%
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Algebra I
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47%
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47%
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English Language Arts
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41%
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41%
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54%
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General Mathematics
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28%
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28%
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31%
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Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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43%
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59%
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Social Science Grade 8
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39%
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39%
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47%
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Algebra I
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49%
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31%
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General Mathematics
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28%
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27%
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English Language Arts
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Math
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42%
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53%
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Math
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37%
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Algebra I
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42%
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English Language Arts
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46%
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General Mathematics
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Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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Social Science Grade 8
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TestRating
4 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For California, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CST Results for all subjects tested.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 495
48%
51%
Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, John Sutter Middle School had 72% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. California had 52% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
Hispanic
79%
White
11%
Asian/Pacific Islander
7%
Two or More Races
1%
Black
1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
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23:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, John Sutter Middle School had 23 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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John Sutter Middle School
Sosai Coronado: I think John Sutter Middle School is a very good school. I learned alot from that school. And everyone is friendly and nice.
Submitted by a Former Student on Sep 9, 2010
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