James Rutter Middle
Sacramento, CA · Elk Grove Unified · Grades 7-8
998th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 23%· Stable
James Rutter Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks James Rutter Middle 998th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 23% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 23th in 2015 to 23th in 2025.
James Rutter Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 864 students tested
James Rutter Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 845 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 39.7% | 40.6% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| Asian | 31.2% | 34.8% | ▲ 3.6 pts | |
| Black | 17.1% | 12.1% | ▼ 5.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.3% | 5.2% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| White | 5.1% | 4.3% | ▼ 0.8 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.8% | 3.0% | ▲ 1.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.8% | 0.1% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
Homes near James Rutter Middle
Typical home value $457K in zip 95828 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near James Rutter Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Will C. Wood MiddleSacramento City Unified · 2 mi away1,024th of 1,294
ELA 27% · Math 20% - 2Samuel Jackman MiddleElk Grove Unified · 2.1 mi away1,067th of 1,294
ELA 30% · Math 14% - 3Fern Bacon MiddleSacramento City Unified · 2.6 mi away951st of 1,294
ELA 30% · Math 22% - 7Edward Harris, Jr. MiddleElk Grove Unified · 3.8 mi away390th of 1,294
ELA 55% · Math 42% - –Success AcademySacramento City Unified · 3.9 mi away
- 5T. R. Smedberg MiddleElk Grove Unified · 4.2 mi away655th of 1,294
ELA 45% · Math 27% - 6Harriet G. Eddy MiddleElk Grove Unified · 5 mi away620th of 1,294
ELA 46% · Math 29% - 3Albert Einstein MiddleSacramento City Unified · 5.2 mi away963rd of 1,294
ELA 33% · Math 18%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is James Rutter Middle in?
James Rutter Middle is part of the Elk Grove Unified district in Sacramento, California.
Is James Rutter Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks James Rutter Middle 998th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 23% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of James Rutter Middle?
Hispanic 41%, Asian 35%, Black 12%, Two or more races 5% (845 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near James Rutter Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95828 is $457K 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.