Edward Harris Junior Middle School
Edward Harris Junior Middle School serves 1,215 students in grades 7-8.
Edward Harris Junior Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 1,215 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Edward Harris Junior Middle School's student population of 1,215 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
1,215 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Edward Harris Junior Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Edward Harris Junior 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
#3955 out of 9659 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
42%
12%
Hispanic
24%
56%
Black
16%
5%
White
6%
22%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Edward Harris Junior Middle School often compared to?
Edward Harris Junior 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?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Edward Harris Junior Middle School?
1,215 students attend Edward Harris Junior Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Edward Harris Junior Middle School students are Asian, 24% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are White, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edward Harris Junior Middle School?
Edward Harris Junior Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Edward Harris Junior Middle School offer ?
Edward Harris Junior Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Edward Harris Junior Middle School part of?
Edward Harris Junior Middle School is part of Elk Grove Unified School District.
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