T. R. Smedberg Middle School serves 1,186 students in grades 7-8.
T. R. Smedberg Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher 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 87% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 1,186 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
T. R. Smedberg Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
T. R. Smedberg Middle School's student population of 1,186 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
1,186 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
T. R. Smedberg Middle School is ranked within the top 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 T. R. Smedberg Middle School is 0.75, 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
#1519 out of 3649 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
40%
12%
Hispanic
24%
56%
Black
12%
5%
White
13%
22%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
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 T. R. Smedberg Middle School's ranking?
T. R. Smedberg Middle School is ranked #1519 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend T. R. Smedberg Middle School?
1,186 students attend T. R. Smedberg Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of T. R. Smedberg Middle School students are Asian, 24% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of T. R. Smedberg Middle School?
T. R. Smedberg Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does T. R. Smedberg Middle School offer ?
T. R. Smedberg Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is T. R. Smedberg Middle School part of?
T. R. Smedberg Middle School is part of Elk Grove Unified School District.
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