Very Good
#2276 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 24% in state
Joseph Kerr Middle
Middle School · Elk Grove Unified · Elk Grove, CA
An Elk Grove Unified middle school serving grades 7th – 8th.
8865 Elk Grove Blvd., Elk Grove, CA 95624
- Math 48% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 53% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 22:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Joseph Kerr Middle score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
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 51% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (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
41.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Joseph Kerr 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 87Very Walkable
- Bike 66Bikeable
- 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
$121,269
Median home value
$603,700
Median rent
$1,960/mo
College educated
33.2%
Homeownership
76.9%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95624; 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 | 0.2 mi | 168 | Compare → |
| Elizabeth Pinkerton MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 7–8 | 1.6 mi | 1,047 | Compare → |
| Katherine L. Albiani MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 7–8 | 2.3 mi | 1,391 | Compare → |
| Harriet G. Eddy MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 7–8 | 2.4 mi | 1,013 | 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
- #16 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
Joseph Kerr Middle is listed in Elk Grove Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Joseph Kerr Middle
Joseph Kerr Middle is a public middle school in Elk Grove, CA, part of Elk Grove Unified, serving approximately 880 students in grades 7th-8th with a 22:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,276 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Joseph Kerr Middle
What grades does Joseph Kerr Middle serve?
Joseph Kerr Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Joseph Kerr Middle?
Joseph Kerr Middle has an enrollment of approximately 880 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joseph Kerr Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Joseph Kerr Middle is 22:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Joseph Kerr Middle rank in CA?
Joseph Kerr Middle ranks #2,276 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Joseph Kerr Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Joseph Kerr Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Joseph Kerr Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Joseph Kerr Middle has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Joseph Kerr Middle a charter school?
No, Joseph Kerr Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Joseph Kerr Middle a Title I school?
No, Joseph Kerr Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Joseph Kerr Middle?
41.7% of students at Joseph Kerr 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
- 880
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Sacramento County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.0%
- Phone
- (916) 686-7728
- Area population (ZIP 95624)
- 68,036
- Area average commute
- 32 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
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 95624; 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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