Edward Harris Junior Middle School
Tel:
(916)688-0080
- Edward Harris Junior Middle School serves 1,105 students in grades 7-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 41% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 47% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- 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 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Edward Harris Junior Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Edward Harris Junior Middle School's student population of 1,105 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 1,105 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 53 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Edward Harris Junior Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 9,584 schools in California (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has decreased from 22:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Edward Harris Junior Middle School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #3895 out of 9584 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 38% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 40% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 27% | 54% |
| Black | 17% | 6% |
| White | 8% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | 2% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.74 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 52% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 21% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Elk Grove Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Edward Harris Junior Middle School is Monterey Trail High School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Harriet G. Eddy Middle School (1.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Roy Herburger Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Elk Grove Monterey Trail High School Grades: 9-12 | 2258 students
0.1 miles
8661 Power Inn Rd.
Elk Grove, CA 95624
(916)688-0050 0.1 9-12 2258 - Elk Grove Roy Herburger Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 977 students
0.2 miles
8670 Maranello Dr.
Elk Grove, CA 95624
(916)681-1390 0.2 K-6 977 - Elk Grove Raymond Case Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 813 students
0.4 miles
8565 Shasta Lily Dr.
Elk Grove, CA 95624
(916)681-8820 0.4 K-6 813 - Elk Grove Irene B. West Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 866 students
1.1 miles
8625 Serio Way
Elk Grove, CA 95758
(916)683-4362 1.1 K-6 866 - Sacramento Calvine High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 174 students
1.3 miles
8333 Vintage Park Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95828
(916)689-7502 1.3 9-12 174
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