Joseph Kerr Middle
Elk Grove, CA · Elk Grove Unified
Regular public school · Grades 7-8 · Suburb, large
282nd of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 78%▲ Improving
8865 Elk Grove Blvd., Elk Grove, CA 95624
(916) 686-7728NCES ID 061233001402Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Joseph Kerr Middle 282nd of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 78% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 66th in 2015 to 78th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 813 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 880 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 49.9% | 34.8% | ▼ 15.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 23.2% | 30.3% | ▲ 7.1 pts | |
| Asian | 11.8% | 15.3% | ▲ 3.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.5% | 11.5% | ▲ 8.0 pts | |
| Black | 10.3% | 6.4% | ▼ 3.9 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 1.1% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.8% | 0.6% | ▼ 0.2 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1987. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $641K in zip 95624 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Joseph Kerr Middle
- #140Elizabeth Pinkerton MiddleElk Grove Unified · 1.7 mi away140th of 1,294
ELA 76% ▲20 · Math 61% ▲6Compare - #390Edward Harris, Jr. MiddleElk Grove Unified · 2.3 mi away390th of 1,294
ELA 55% ▼1 · Math 42% ▼13Compare - #214Katherine L. Albiani MiddleElk Grove Unified · 2.3 mi away214th of 1,294
ELA 69% ▲13 · Math 56% ▲1Compare - #620Harriet G. Eddy MiddleElk Grove Unified · 2.4 mi away620th of 1,294
ELA 46% ▼10 · Math 29% ▼26Compare - #230Toby Johnson MiddleElk Grove Unified · 3.4 mi away230th of 1,294
ELA 67% ▲11 · Math 55% =Compare - #655T. R. Smedberg MiddleElk Grove Unified · 3.7 mi away655th of 1,294
ELA 45% ▼11 · Math 27% ▼28Compare - #1067Samuel Jackman MiddleElk Grove Unified · 5.6 mi away1,067th of 1,294
ELA 30% ▼26 · Math 14% ▼41Compare - #998James Rutter MiddleElk Grove Unified · 6.1 mi away998th of 1,294
ELA 28% ▼28 · Math 21% ▼34Compare
What school district is Joseph Kerr Middle in?
Joseph Kerr Middle is part of the Elk Grove Unified district in Elk Grove, California.
Is Joseph Kerr Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Joseph Kerr Middle 282nd of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 78% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Joseph Kerr Middle?
White 35%, Hispanic 30%, Asian 15%, Two or more races 12% (880 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Joseph Kerr Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95624 is $641K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.