Joseph Kerr Middle School
Tel:
(916)686-7728
- Joseph Kerr Middle School serves 926 students in grades 7-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 49% (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 46% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) 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 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Joseph Kerr Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Joseph Kerr Middle School's student population of 926 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 926 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 44 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Joseph Kerr Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Joseph Kerr Middle School is 0.72, 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 | #4069 out of 9,595 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 13% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 28% | 54% |
| Black | 6% | 6% |
| White | 42% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 11% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.72 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 27% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 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 Joseph Kerr Middle School is Jessie Baker (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is California Montessori Project - Elk Grove Campus (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is California Montessori Project - Elk Grove Campus (0.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Carmichael California Montessori Project - Elk Grove Campus Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 458 students
0.1 miles
8828 Elk Grove Blvd. Ste. 4
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916)714-9699 0.1 K-8 458 - Elk Grove Jessie Baker Special Education School
Grades: K-12 | 166 students
0.1 miles
8850 S.side Ave.
Elk Grove, CA 95624
(916)686-7703 0.1 K-12 166 - Elk Grove Elk Grove High School Grades: 9-12 | 1820 students
0.5 miles
9800 Elk Grove-florin Rd.
Elk Grove, CA 95624
(916)686-7741 0.5 9-12 1820 - Elk Grove Transition High (Continuation School) Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 48 students
0.5 miles
9800 Elk Grove-florin Rd.
Elk Grove, CA 95624
(916)686-7742 0.5 9-12 48 - Elk Grove Florence Markofer Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 704 students
0.6 miles
9759 Tralee Way
Elk Grove, CA 95624
(916)686-7714 0.6 K-6 704
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