Serving 1,317 students in grades 7-8, Toby Johnson Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 1,317 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Toby Johnson Middle serves the western part of Elk Grove, CA, covering an area of approximately 5.4 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of about 2.2 miles to the zone's edge, and the furthest boundary located around 4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Toby Johnson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Toby Johnson Middle School's student population of 1,317 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
1,317 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 23-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Toby Johnson Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Toby Johnson 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
#1714 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Asian
41%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Hispanic
22%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Black
10%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 23-year historical data
White
14%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 23-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 Toby Johnson Middle School's ranking?
Toby Johnson Middle School is ranked #1714 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Toby Johnson Middle School often compared to?
Toby Johnson Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle School, Katherine L. Albiani Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Toby Johnson Middle School?
1,317 students attend Toby Johnson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Toby Johnson Middle School students are Asian, 22% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Toby Johnson Middle School?
Toby Johnson Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Toby Johnson Middle School offer ?
Toby Johnson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Toby Johnson Middle School part of?
Toby Johnson Middle School is part of Elk Grove Unified School District.
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