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4243 Barrett Road, Carmichael, CA 95608-2463
Summary
John Barrett Middle is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 49th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 44.0% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 28.5% of students met California's math standard, it is holding steady.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 44.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 28.5% |
| Reading State Rank | 598/1,204 (50th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 643/1,204 (47th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 24:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 802 |
| Low-Income Students | 497 (62.0%) |
| English Learners | 129 (16.1%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 2.1 points from last year and rose 8.7 points over the full period. Math rose 5.8 points from last year and rose 0.1 points over the full period.
•Math +0.1 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 41.6% to 45.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 50% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 20.2-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
7.1% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 49.6% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 33% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 8% to 31%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 24.4% to 31.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 643 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 22.6-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
8.7% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 32.6% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 795 schools for reading and 796 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 6–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does John Barrett Middle compare within the district?
John Barrett Middle is No. 4 in both reading and math proficiency among the 9 6–8 schools in San Juan Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does John Barrett Middle rank in California?
John Barrett Middle ranks No. 598 of 1,204 in reading and No. 643 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at John Barrett Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 4 in both subjects among 9 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 37.1% meet the reading standard and 20.8% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does John Barrett Middle compare with other schools in Carmichael?
John Barrett Middle is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 6–8 schools in Carmichael with 2026 results.
Explore schools in CarmichaelHow does John Barrett Middle compare with other schools in Sacramento County?
John Barrett Middle is No. 7 in both reading and math proficiency among the 16 6–8 schools in Sacramento County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Sacramento CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 6–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| John Barrett MiddleThis school | 28.5% | 44.0% |
| Winston Churchill Middle | 56.8% | 64.9% |
| Andrew Carnegie Middle | 33.8% | 51.1% |
