Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle School

8365 Whitelock Pkwy.
Elk Grove, CA 95757
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 1,047 students in grades 7-8, Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle School ranks in the top 20% 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 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 1,047 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : Top 20% in CA
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • : 71% (Top 20%)
  • : 47% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle School's student population of 1,047 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
1,047 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
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School Rankings

Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle School is 0.73, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#1375 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
52%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
71%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
47%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
44%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
19%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
11%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
13%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Two or more races
12%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.73
This chart displays the diversity score of Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle School's ranking?
Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle School is ranked #1375 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle School often compared to?
Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harriet G. Eddy Middle School, Toby Johnson Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle School?
1,047 students attend Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle School students are Asian, 19% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle School?
Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle School offer ?
Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle School part of?
Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle School is part of Elk Grove Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 1,047 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • : 71% (Top 20%)
  • : 47% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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