9282 Porto Vista Ct
Elk Grove, CA 95624

This is our 2nd year with this school, first one in-person during the pandemic. Not only are we new to the school, but also to the district and the area as well. Starting fresh anywhere can be nerve-wracking, but we have felt nothing but welcome here since Day 1, and my child has been able to plug in nicely and thrive! We are incredibly grateful to the teachers, staff, PTA, and families who all help make this school what it is. There is an overall culture of care and respect here that is evident. Students will help hold the door for each other when coming out from the office during dismissal; and staff members will apologize when making the children wait too long at the gate to the bike racks. It is a wonderful thing to witness, and is just one of the many positive examples that makes us happy and proud to be an EGE Eagles family!

This school is terrible. They search you for no reason,unsafe, teachers dont care about your safety or you. this school isnt a school you should have your child at if you want them to be in safe hands. this school does nothing to protect their students. I give only 2 stars because some teachers actually work hard and want to see you succeed you may not find a lot at that school.

I had 2 children attend Joseph Kerr, & I will always be grateful for the high standards that are emphasized & upheld at this school, including, but not limited to, the academics, leadership skills, personal responsibility, integrity, kindness, & character strength. Not only did I feel that my children were educated academically, but the teachers, principal, & staff, all seemed to support being part of a community that supports the kids with becoming the best versions of themselves, while also acknowledging the world around them.The leadership teacher, Mr. Perris, is tireless when it comes to motivating and guiding his leadership students. He is creative, and always positive and optimistic; while still holding boundaries for expecting the kids to have personal responsibility and accountability. Both of my children remember several teachers from the school as being their favorites, including Mr. Perris, PE teacher Mr. Martinez, English teachers (Mrs. Blackwood, & Mrs. Douglas), Mrs. Deml, Mr. McKinney, & Mr. Steffens. The list goes on….There is a real community/team effort at Kerr.The principal, Mr. Z. Cheney, is a remarkable public speaker, and each of his graduation speeches were more poignant, and inspirational than any other graduation speech that I have heard throughout my own personal education experience (& I’ve been through graduate school, so I’ve heard my fair share of graduation speeches). Someone needs to give Mr. Cheney a louder microphone, because many people in this world could benefit from the things he has to say. The Elk Grove community is very fortunate to have such remarkable people working at Joseph Kerr Middle School. I sincerely thank everyone at Joseph Kerr Middle School for participating in the lives of my children in such a positive way.