For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 845 students in 95828, CA.
The top ranked public middle school in 95828, CA is James Rutter Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 95828 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 95828, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95828, CA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
James Rutter Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7350 Palmer House Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95828
(916) 422-7590
Sacramento, CA 95828
(916) 422-7590
Grades: 7-8
| 845 students
95828, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Capital Community Day (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
8401-a Gerber Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95828
(916) 689-3707
Sacramento, CA 95828
(916) 689-3707
Grades: 7-12
| 51 students
Insights High (Continuation School) (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
7956 Cottonwood Ln.
Sacramento, CA 95828
(916) 689-7426
Sacramento, CA 95828
(916) 689-7426
Grades: 9-12
| 50 students
Visual & Performing Arts Charter (Closed 2008)
Charter School
8376 Fruitridge Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95828
(916) 382-6040
Sacramento, CA 95828
(916) 382-6040
Grades: 7-12
| 439 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 95828, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 95828, CA include James Rutter Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 95828?
1 public middle schools are located in 95828.
What is the racial composition of students in 95828?
95828 public middle schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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