Serving 1,192 students in grades 7-8, Edward Harris Jr. Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 1,192 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Edward Harris Jr. Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Edward Harris Jr. Middle School's student population of 1,192 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
1,192 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Edward Harris Jr. Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edward Harris Jr. Middle School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3330 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
42%
12%
Hispanic
22%
55%
Black
14%
5%
White
7%
21%
Hawaiian
4%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edward Harris Jr. Middle School's ranking?
Edward Harris Jr. Middle School is ranked #3330 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Edward Harris Jr. Middle School often compared to?
Edward Harris Jr. Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harriet G. Eddy Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Edward Harris Jr. Middle School?
1,192 students attend Edward Harris Jr. Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Edward Harris Jr. Middle School students are Asian, 22% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edward Harris Jr. Middle School?
Edward Harris Jr. Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Edward Harris Jr. Middle School offer ?
Edward Harris Jr. Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Edward Harris Jr. Middle School part of?
Edward Harris Jr. Middle School is part of Elk Grove Unified School District.
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