Serving 802 students in grades 6-8, John Barrett Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 802 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: John Barrett Middle serves the southeast part of Carmichael, CA, covering an area of approximately 11.2 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 2.5 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching up to 5.2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
John Barrett Middle School's student population of 802 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
802 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
John Barrett Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Barrett Middle School is 0.64, 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
#5252 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
8%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
23%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
54%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Barrett Middle School's ranking?
John Barrett Middle School is ranked #5252 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are John Barrett Middle School often compared to?
John Barrett Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Will Rogers Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend John Barrett Middle School?
802 students attend John Barrett Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of John Barrett Middle School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John Barrett Middle School?
John Barrett Middle School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does John Barrett Middle School offer ?
John Barrett Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is John Barrett Middle School part of?
John Barrett Middle School is part of San Juan Unified School District.
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