Serving 201 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Sutters Mill ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 201 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sutters Mill ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Sutters Mill's student population of 201 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
201 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sutters Mill ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sutters Mill is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1806 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
22%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
70%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sutters Mill's ranking?
Sutters Mill is ranked #1806 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Sutters Mill often compared to?
Sutters Millis often viewed alongside schools like Rescue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Sutters Mill?
201 students attend Sutters Mill.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Sutters Mill students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sutters Mill?
Sutters Mill has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sutters Mill offer ?
Sutters Mill offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Sutters Mill part of?
Sutters Mill is part of Gold Trail Union Elementary School District.
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