Serving 1,046 students in grades 7-8, T. R. Smedberg 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 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower 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 91% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 1,046 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
T. R. Smedberg Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
T. R. Smedberg Middle School's student population of 1,046 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
1,046 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
T. R. Smedberg 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 T. R. Smedberg Middle School is 0.72, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#4584 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
44%
12%
Hispanic
25%
56%
Black
10%
5%
White
9%
20%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is T. R. Smedberg Middle School's ranking?
T. R. Smedberg Middle School is ranked #4584 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are T. R. Smedberg Middle School often compared to?
T. R. Smedberg Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sheldon High School, Katherine L. Albiani Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend T. R. Smedberg Middle School?
1,046 students attend T. R. Smedberg Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of T. R. Smedberg Middle School students are Asian, 25% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of T. R. Smedberg Middle School?
T. R. Smedberg Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does T. R. Smedberg Middle School offer ?
T. R. Smedberg Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is T. R. Smedberg Middle School part of?
T. R. Smedberg Middle School is part of Elk Grove Unified School District.
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