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James Rutter Middle

PublicRegularGrades 7–8
Sacramento, California · Elk Grove Unified
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students871
Student:Teacher19.4:1
Free/Reduced Lunch88%
Title INo
James Rutter
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
871
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
88%+22.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
19.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
7–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

James Rutter Middle is a public middle serving grades 7–8 in Sacramento, California. The school enrolls 871 students. It is part of the Elk Grove Unified district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
88% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span7–8
DistrictElk Grove Unified
County6067
CitySacramento
ZIP95828
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID061233001412

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment871
White0.4%
Hispanic / Latino41.7%
Black / African American33.5%
Asian11.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native4.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander3.7%
Two or More Races4.5%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.4%
Hispanic
41.7%
Black
33.5%
Asian
11.7%
Two+
4.5%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %88%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)