Joseph Kerr Middle School

Joseph Kerr Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 7-8
8865 Elk Grove Blvd,  Elk Grove, CA
Elk Grove Unified School District
1.5
3.3
775 Students
A-
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School Details

Head of School
Dawnelle Maffei
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Math Proficiency
50%
Reading Proficiency
58%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
58%
Math Proficiency
50%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
39
Full Time Teachers
39
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.8%

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
26.6%
State Average
17.9%
Science
11.8%
State Average
9.9%
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
403:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.1%
Female
48.9%
White
33.1%
Hispanic
28.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
17.6%
Two or more races
11.6%
Black
7.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings

#17 Most Diverse Public MS in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
1.5 2 Reviews
2.0 Middle School Student
7/26/2018
I was stalked and bullied I had reported to the counselors they said they'd talk to them yet their behavior never changed.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.3 9 Reviews
2.0 parent
7/1/2024
The new principal as of August 2023 is under qualified and out of his depth. Trying to talk to him is like talking to a used car dealer, all ego and bravado while obviously missing the needed leadership capabilities to run a school. School safety has suffered (multiple fights, parents coming on camp...
5.0 parent
6/17/2022
I had 2 children attend Joseph Kerr, & I will always be grateful for the high standards that are emphasized & upheld at this school, including, but not limited to, the academics, leadership skills, personal responsibility, integrity, kindness, & character strength. Not only did I feel that my childr...
5.0 parent
10/15/2021
Amazing school with wonderful, caring teachers and supportive administrative team. Positive campus environment and culture. Would highly recommend.
1.0 parent
7/13/2018
My son was on the wrestling team that was coached by a despot named Dave something. He punished the kids on the team because he didn't like their parents, and in my experienced tried to undermine the parents' authority. We had him as a baseball coach in Elk Grove as well, but at least he was suspend...

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