Sunny Brae Middle
Arcata, CA · Arcata Elementary · Grades 6-8
575th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 56%▼ Declining
Sunny Brae Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Sunny Brae Middle 575th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 56% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 70th in 2015 to 56th in 2025 — declining.
Sunny Brae Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 214 students tested
Sunny Brae Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 240 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.0% | 53.8% | ▼ 17.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 11.8% | 23.3% | ▲ 11.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 8.6% | 14.6% | ▲ 6.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 2.3% | 2.9% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Asian | 5.0% | 1.7% | ▼ 3.3 pts | |
| Black | 0.9% | 1.7% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Sunny Brae Middle
Typical home value $488K in zip 95521 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2001
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Sunny Brae Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Freshwater Charter MiddleFreshwater Elementary · 4.9 mi away · charter356th of 1,294
ELA 62% · Math 40% - 4McKinleyville CentralMcKinleyville Union Elementary · 6.4 mi away887th of 1,294
ELA 30% · Math 26% - 4Catherine L. Zane MiddleEureka City Schools · 6.4 mi away860th of 1,294
ELA 39% · Math 18% - 5Winship MiddleEureka City Schools · 7.4 mi away701st of 1,294
ELA 42% · Math 27% - 5South Bay CharterSouth Bay Union Elementary · 11.2 mi away · charter745th of 1,294
ELA 40% · Math 25% - –Green Point ElementaryBlue Lake Union Elementary · 14.8 mi away
- 4Fortuna MiddleFortuna Elementary · 18.6 mi away811th of 1,294
ELA 39% · Math 21% - 2Monument MiddleRio Dell Elementary · 24.6 mi away1,164th of 1,294
ELA 18% · Math 20%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Sunny Brae Middle in?
Sunny Brae Middle is part of the Arcata Elementary district in Arcata, California.
Is Sunny Brae Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Sunny Brae Middle 575th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 56% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Sunny Brae Middle?
White 54%, Hispanic 23%, Two or more races 15%, American Indian 3% (240 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Sunny Brae Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95521 is $488K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.