Serving 1,187 students in grades 7-8, Edward Harris Jr. Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 1,187 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Edward Harris Jr. Middle serves the western part of Elk Grove, CA, covering an area of approximately 5 square miles. Most students live within a 5 to 10-minute drive from the school, with an average distance of about 2.1 miles to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 2.9 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Edward Harris Jr. Middle School's student population of 1,187 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
1,187 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1970
School Calendar
School Motto
Preparing ALL Future College Graduates for Success
School Rankings
Edward Harris Jr. Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edward Harris Jr. Middle School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3351 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
42%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
24%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
8%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edward Harris Jr. Middle School's ranking?
Edward Harris Jr. Middle School is ranked #3351 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Edward Harris Jr. Middle School often compared to?
Edward Harris Jr. Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harriet G. Eddy Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Edward Harris Jr. Middle School?
1,187 students attend Edward Harris Jr. Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Edward Harris Jr. Middle School students are Asian, 24% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are White, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Edward Harris Jr. Middle School?
Edward Harris Jr. Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Edward Harris Jr. Middle School offer ?
Edward Harris Jr. Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Edward Harris Jr. Middle School part of?
Edward Harris Jr. Middle School is part of Elk Grove Unified School District.
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