Serving 877 students in grades 7-8, Joseph Kerr Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 877 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 38% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Joseph Kerr Middle serves the southwest part of Elk Grove, CA, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 14.1 square miles, where most families are within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 3.3 miles to the edge of the zone. The furthest boundary is about 4.3 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Joseph Kerr Middle School's student population of 877 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
877 students
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Joseph Kerr Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Joseph Kerr Middle School is 0.77, 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
#2388 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
17%
12%
Hispanic
31%
56%
Black
8%
5%
White
31%
20%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joseph Kerr Middle School's ranking?
Joseph Kerr Middle School is ranked #2388 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Joseph Kerr Middle School often compared to?
Joseph Kerr Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edward Harris Jr. Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Joseph Kerr Middle School?
877 students attend Joseph Kerr Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Joseph Kerr Middle School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Joseph Kerr Middle School?
Joseph Kerr Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Joseph Kerr Middle School offer ?
Joseph Kerr Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Joseph Kerr Middle School part of?
Joseph Kerr Middle School is part of Elk Grove Unified School District.
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