Serving 909 students in grades 7-8, Samuel Jackman 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 13% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower 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 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 909 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Samuel Jackman Middle serves the west part of Sacramento, CA, covering an area of approximately 5.2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Samuel Jackman Middle School's student population of 909 students has declined by 5% 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
909 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Samuel Jackman 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 Samuel Jackman Middle School is 0.72, 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
#8295 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
32%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
40%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
4%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Samuel Jackman Middle School's ranking?
Samuel Jackman Middle School is ranked #8295 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Samuel Jackman Middle School?
909 students attend Samuel Jackman Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Samuel Jackman Middle School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, and 4% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Samuel Jackman Middle School?
Samuel Jackman Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Samuel Jackman Middle School offer ?
Samuel Jackman Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Samuel Jackman Middle School part of?
Samuel Jackman Middle School is part of Elk Grove Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Samuel Jackman Middle School located?
Samuel Jackman Middle School is located in the Valley Hi And North Laguna neighborhood of Sacramento, CA. There are 7 other public schools located in Valley Hi And North Laguna.
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