Serving 880 students in grades 7-8, Joseph Kerr Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 880 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 65%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 50% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 58% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 38% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Joseph Kerr Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Joseph Kerr Middle School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Joseph Kerr Middle School is ranked #2041 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Joseph Kerr Middle School?
880 students attend Joseph Kerr Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Joseph Kerr Middle School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joseph Kerr Middle School?
Joseph Kerr Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Joseph Kerr Middle School offer ?
Joseph Kerr Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Joseph Kerr Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 880 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 65%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 50% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 58% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 38% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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