James Rutter Middle
Sacramento, CA · Elk Grove Unified
Regular public school · Grades 7-8 · Suburb, large
998th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 23%· Stable
7350 Palmer House Dr., Sacramento, CA 95828
(916) 422-7590NCES ID 061233001412Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 864 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 845 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 32.3% | 40.6% | ▲ 8.3 pts | |
| Asian | 33.4% | 34.8% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| Black | 19.6% | 12.1% | ▼ 7.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.3% | 5.2% | ▲ 1.9 pts | |
| White | 8.8% | 4.3% | ▼ 4.5 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.9% | 3.0% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 0.1% | ▼ 0.6 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 $457K in zip 95828 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 James Rutter Middle
- #1024Will C. Wood MiddleSacramento City Unified · 2 mi away1,024th of 1,294
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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.