Sam Brannan Middle
Sacramento, CA · Sacramento City Unified
Regular public school · Grades 7-8 · City, large
1,080th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 17%▼ Declining
5301 Elmer Way, Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 395-5360NCES ID 063384005280Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Sam Brannan Middle 1,080th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 17% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 58th in 2015 to 17th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 320 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 377 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 37.7% | 43.2% | ▲ 5.5 pts | |
| Black | 21.8% | 24.1% | ▲ 2.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.5% | 11.4% | ▲ 6.9 pts | |
| Asian | 18.8% | 9.3% | ▼ 9.5 pts | |
| White | 13.6% | 7.4% | ▼ 6.2 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.7% | 4.0% | ▲ 2.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.8% | 0.5% | ▼ 1.3 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1987. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $440K in zip 95822 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Sam Brannan Middle in?
Sam Brannan Middle is part of the Sacramento City Unified district in Sacramento, California.
Is Sam Brannan Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Sam Brannan Middle 1,080th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 17% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Sam Brannan Middle?
Hispanic 43%, Black 24%, Two or more races 11%, Asian 9% (377 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Sam Brannan Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95822 is $440K 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.