Excellent
#955 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 10% in state
Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle
Middle School · Elk Grove Unified · Elk Grove, CA
An Elk Grove Unified middle school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8365 Whitelock Pkwy., Elk Grove, CA 95757
- Math 62% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 73% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 21.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 67% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
33.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Sacramento map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,427/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Elk Grove), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$133,443
Median home value
$648,100
Median rent
$2,470/mo
College educated
41.5%
Homeownership
72.6%
Poverty rate
9.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95757; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jessie BakerEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 168 | Compare → |
| Joseph Kerr MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 7–8 | 1.6 mi | 880 | Compare → |
| Harriet G. Eddy MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 7–8 | 1.9 mi | 1,013 | Compare → |
| Toby Johnson MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 7–8 | 1.9 mi | 1,335 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Elk Grove Unified
- Schools in district
- 67
- Rank in district
- #3 of 67
- District spending per student
- $15,966NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle is listed in Elk Grove Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle
Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle is a public middle school in Elk Grove, CA, part of Elk Grove Unified, serving approximately 1,047 students in grades 7th-8th with a 21.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #955 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle
What grades does Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle serve?
Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle?
Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,047 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle is 21.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle rank in CA?
Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle ranks #955 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle a charter school?
No, Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle a Title I school?
No, Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle?
33.8% of students at Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,047
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Sacramento County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.9%
- Phone
- (916) 683-7680
- Area population (ZIP 95757)
- 54,535
- Area average commute
- 32.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95757; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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