Best Middle Schools in Zip Code 95822

This analysis covers two public middle schools, Cesar Chavez Intermediate (grades 4-6) and Sam Brannan Middle (grades 7-8), located in Sacramento's 95822 zip code and both part of the Sacramento City Unified district.

When comparing the two, Cesar Chavez Intermediate consistently shows stronger academic performance in English and math despite having larger class sizes and serving a student population with greater economic need. In contrast, Sam Brannan Middle receives significantly more funding per student and has smaller classes, yet has lower proficiency rates and a higher rate of chronic student absenteeism, which is closely linked to academic challenges.

Both schools share significant struggles, particularly in science, where proficiency is far below district and state averages. Overall, the schools in this area perform below the Sacramento City Unified district averages, which itself trails statewide performance. The data highlights that higher spending does not automatically lead to better outcomes, pointing to the importance of how resources are used, school culture, and effective support systems.