Joseph Kerr Middle School
Tel:
(916) 686-7728
- Joseph Kerr Middle School serves 906 students in grades 7-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Joseph Kerr Middle School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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%)
School Overview
- Joseph Kerr Middle School's student population of 906 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 | 906 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 42 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Joseph Kerr Middle School is ranked within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Joseph Kerr 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #2753 out of 9602 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 14% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 29% | 54% |
| Black | 6% | 5% |
| White | 39% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 10% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.74 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 31% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Elk Grove Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 and 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 | 456 students
0.1 miles
8828 Elk Grove Blvd. Ste. 4
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 714-9699 0.1 K-8 456 - Elk Grove Jessie Baker Special Education School
Grades: K-12 | 164 students
0.1 miles
8850 S.side Ave.
Elk Grove, CA 95624
(916) 686-7703 0.1 K-12 164 - Elk Grove Elk Grove High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,923 student
0.5 miles
9800 Elk Grove-florin Rd.
Elk Grove, CA 95624
(916) 686-7741 0.5 9-12 1,923 - Elk Grove Florence Markofer Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 719 students
0.6 miles
9759 Tralee Way
Elk Grove, CA 95624
(916) 686-7714 0.6 K-6 719 - Elk Grove Elk Grove Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 854 students
0.8 miles
9373 Crowell Dr.
Elk Grove, CA 95624
(916) 686-3766 0.8 K-6 854
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