Joseph Kerr Middle School

Grades: 7-8
Students: 877
Type: Public
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Student-Counselor Ratio: 403:1
Certified Teachers: 100%
Community Reviews
10 Reviews
Additional GreatSchools Ratings
8/10
Test Scores
7/10
Equity
NA
Academic Progress
NA
College Readiness
7/10
Student Growth

Community Reviews

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This school’s administrative leadership is terrible. They are bureaucrats more than advocates of the students they claim to care for. They are quick to punish, suspend or expel students without a second thought and EGUSD has disproportionately high suspension rates. They come off as uncaring and unc
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Posted by a parent on 2/24/2026
The new principal as of August 2023 is under qualified and out of his depth. Trying to talk to him is like talking to a used car dealer, all ego and bravado while obviously missing the needed leadership capabilities to run a school. School safety has suffered (multiple fights, parents coming on camp
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Posted by a parent on 7/1/2024
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 childr
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Posted by a parent on 6/17/2022
Amazing school with wonderful, caring teachers and supportive administrative team. Positive campus environment and culture. Would highly recommend.
Posted by a parent on 10/15/2021
My son was on the wrestling team that was coached by a despot named Dave something. He punished the kids on the team because he didn't like their parents, and in my experienced tried to undermine the parents' authority. We had him as a baseball coach in Elk Grove as well, but at least he was suspend
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Posted by a parent on 7/13/2018

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Elk Grove schools - Joseph Kerr Middle School is located at 8865 Elk Grove Boulevard, Elk Grove CA 95624. Joseph Kerr Middle School is in the Elk Grove Unified School District. Joseph Kerr Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 7-8.

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