Samuel Jackman Middle School serves 965 students in grades 7-8.
Samuel Jackman Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 965 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Samuel Jackman Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Samuel Jackman Middle School's student population of 965 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
965 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Samuel Jackman Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Samuel Jackman Middle School is 0.69, 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
#2732 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
25%
12%
Hispanic
47%
56%
Black
17%
5%
White
3%
22%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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 #2732 out of 3,649 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?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Samuel Jackman Middle School?
965 students attend Samuel Jackman Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Samuel Jackman Middle School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Samuel Jackman Middle School?
Samuel Jackman Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
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.
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