Summary:
In the Sacramento zip code 95828, there is one public middle school, James Rutter Middle, serving grades 7 and 8 within the Elk Grove Unified district.
This analysis reveals that James Rutter Middle faces significant academic challenges. The school's performance on state tests in English, math, and science is substantially below both the district and state averages, with science scores being less than half the average. This pattern of low performance has been consistent, with the school ranking in the bottom 20-23% of all California middle schools for the last three years. A notable concern is the chronic absenteeism rate of 23.8%, which is higher than the averages for the district and state.
The school has a large enrollment and a high level of economic need, with nearly 88% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite per-student spending that appears adequate, academic outcomes remain low. The data also shows that 7th graders at the school tend to score higher than 8th graders, suggesting challenges with student progress through the middle school years. For parents, this indicates a school environment where students are struggling to meet academic standards and where targeted support and interventions are likely needed to improve student outcomes.
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