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8865 Elk Grove Boulevard, Elk Grove, CA 95624-1828
Summary
Joseph Kerr Middle is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 77th percentile among comparable California schools.
57.2% of students met California's reading standard, and it is slowly trending up.
58.3% of students met California's math standard and is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 57.2% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 58.3% |
| Reading State Rank | 365/1,204 (70th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 184/1,204 (85th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 877 |
| Low-Income Students | 410 (46.8%) |
| English Learners | 54 (6.2%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 0.8 points from last year and rose 4.1 points over the full period. Math rose 3.1 points from last year and rose 10.2 points over the full period.
•Math +10.2 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Filipino and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 54.7% to 59.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 31% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 18.2-point reading income gap is about the same as the 18.6-point gap at a typical California 7–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
5.4% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 59.1% 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
Filipino students have the strongest math results at about 84% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 36% to 70%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 56.7% to 59.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 16% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 14.5-point math income gap is narrower than the 18.4-point gap at a typical California 7–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
10.9% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 60.3% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 301 schools for reading and 302 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 7–8 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 Joseph Kerr Middle compare within the district?
Joseph Kerr Middle is No. 5 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 9 7–8 schools in Elk Grove Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Joseph Kerr Middle rank in California?
Joseph Kerr Middle ranks No. 365 of 1,204 in reading and No. 184 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 Joseph Kerr Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 5 in reading and No. 1 in math among 9 7–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 48.6% meet the reading standard and 51.4% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Joseph Kerr Middle compare with other schools in Elk Grove?
Joseph Kerr Middle is No. 5 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 6 7–8 schools in Elk Grove with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Elk GroveHow does Joseph Kerr Middle compare with other schools in Sacramento County?
Joseph Kerr Middle is No. 6 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 25 7–8 schools in Sacramento County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Sacramento CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 7–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Joseph Kerr MiddleThis school | 58.3% | 57.2% |
| Edward Harris, Jr. Middle | 42.9% | 57.7% |
| Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle | 63.4% | 74.9% |
