Serving 1,065 students in grades 7-8, T. R. Smedberg 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 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 1,065 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: T. R. Smedberg Middle serves the western part of its school district in Sacramento, CA, covering an area of approximately 8.3 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
T. R. Smedberg Middle School's student population of 1,065 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
1,065 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 28-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
T. R. Smedberg 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 T. R. Smedberg 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
#5178 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 28-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Asian
44%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Hispanic
26%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Black
12%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 28-year historical data
White
8%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #5178 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are T. R. Smedberg Middle School often compared to?
T. R. Smedberg Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Katherine L. Albiani Middle School, Sheldon High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend T. R. Smedberg Middle School?
1,065 students attend T. R. Smedberg Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of T. R. Smedberg Middle School students are Asian, 26% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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 higher than the California state average of 21:1.
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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