Sam Brannan Middle

337 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Sam Brannan Middle School, located in the South Land Park neighborhood of Sacramento, serves as a public middle school within the Sacramento City Unified School District. The school is known for its commitment to providing a balanced middle school experience, focusing on both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of students transitioning from elementary to high school. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes core subjects, elective opportunities, and programs designed to foster a sense of community and school spirit among its diverse student population.

In addition to its standard academic offerings, Sam Brannan Middle is recognized for its efforts to integrate technology into the classroom and its dedication to extracurricular engagement. The campus works to create a supportive environment through various student organizations, athletics, and enrichment activities that help students explore their interests. By prioritizing collaborative learning and a safe, inclusive campus culture, the school aims to prepare its students for the challenges and rigor of high school and beyond.

337

Total Students

16.7

Full-Time Teachers

20.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sam Brannan Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	18
Hispanic	146
Black	85
Asian	37
Two or More	40
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	10

Hispanic
146 (43.3 %)
Black
85 (25.2 %)
Two or More
40 (11.9 %)
Asian
37 (11.0 %)
White
18 (5.3 %)
Pacific Islander
10 (3.0 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Sacramento City Unified
Phone:	(916)395-5360
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	337
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	216
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 164

Grade 8 173