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Joseph Kerr Middle

Elk Grove Unified · Sacramento County · 8865 Elk Grove Boulevard, Elk Grove, CA 95624-1828

(916) 686-7728

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8/10
#334
Rank 334 out of 1,315
Top 25%
English Language Arts7/10 · #398 · 70th percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #254 · 81st percentile
Science7/10 · #407 · 69th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Joseph Kerr Middle sits in the heart of Elk Grove, one of Sacramento's fastest-growing suburbs that has evolved into a genuinely family-friendly community with good parks, newer housing, and a strong sense of neighborhood identity. The school punches especially well in math, landing in the 81st percentile statewide, making it a solid choice for families who prioritize STEM readiness heading into high school. Parents looking for a dependable public middle school in a community where schools are taken seriously — and where neighbors tend to be equally invested in their kids' education — will find Kerr fits right in.

Student Demographics

787 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
253 (32%)
Hispanic
240 (30%)
Asian
105 (13%)
Multiple Races
86 (11%)
African American
57 (7%)
Filipino
31 (4%)
Pacific Islander
13 (2%)
Other
6 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners97 (12%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged377 (48%)
Students with Disabilities120 (15%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

877
Enrollment
41.7
Teachers (FTE)
21.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio
4
Administrators (FTE)
23.6
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs7/10 · #425 · 69th percentile

124 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found