Will Rogers Middle

Summary:

Will Rogers Middle is a public middle school located in Fair Oaks, California, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 605 students. The school is part of the San Juan Unified School District, which is ranked 923 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Will Rogers Middle faces significant challenges in terms of student engagement, academic achievement, and equitable outcomes for all students. The school has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 43.3% in 2022-2023 to 45.8% in 2021-2022, which is significantly higher than the state and district averages. Additionally, the school's test scores are generally lower than the district and state averages across all subject areas and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics were 36.51% and 20.22%, respectively, compared to the district's 38.98% and 29.08%, and the state's 47.04% and 35.54%. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with African American students performing relatively well, but Asian, Hispanic, and White students, as well as English Language Learners and students with disabilities, struggling.

When compared to other nearby middle schools in the San Juan Unified School District, such as Louis Pasteur Fundamental Middle and Winston Churchill Middle, Will Rogers Middle generally performs worse across various metrics, including test scores, chronic absenteeism, and student-teacher ratios. Additionally, the school's performance has shown a concerning trend of declining test scores and increasing chronic absenteeism over the past several years, indicating the need for a focused and data-driven approach to school improvement.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 4924 Dewey Dr.
       Fair Oaks, CA  95628-4403


(916) 971-7889

District: San Juan Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1684th of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,752 Help


Students who attend Will Rogers Middle usually attend:

High:    San Juan High

Feeder schools for Will Rogers Middle:

Elementary:    Charles Peck Elementary
    Coyle Avenue Elementary
    Skycrest Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  19.0 Help
Number of students:  581

Racial breakdown:

White:
43.5%
Hispanic:
31.7%
Two or more races:
10.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  68.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Will Rogers Middle ranks worse than 60.6% of middle schools in California. It also ranks 6th among 8 ranked middle schools in the San Juan Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.52. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (43.5%), Hispanic (31.7%), two or more races (10.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 68.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Will Rogers Middle is 19, which is the lowest among 8 middle schools in the San Juan Unified School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Will Rogers Middle is $7,752, which is the 3rd highest among 8 middle schools in the San Juan Unified School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Will Rogers Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Will Rogers Middle 1684th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Will Rogers Middle in the ranking list.)

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San Juan Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks San Juan Unified 923rd of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Will Rogers Middle

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Rank History for all students at Will Rogers Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 41.77 945th 1769 46.6%
2005 52.84 745th 1777 58.1%
2006 50.20 813th 1804 54.9%
2007 35.04 1252nd 1999 37.4%
2008 33.71 1325th 2005 33.9%
2009 31.79 1422nd 2063 31.1%
2010 34.57 1453rd 2179 33.3%
2011 25.40 1766th 2236 21.0%
2012 34.09 1528th 2259 32.4%
2013 32.46 1631st 2379 31.4%
2015 40.31 1327th 2477 46.4%
2016 36.18 1456th 2497 41.7%
2017 25.63 1824th 2508 27.3%
2018 39.96 1363rd 2480 45.0%
2019 38.75 1493rd 2715 45.0%
2022 33.55 1664th 2740 39.3%
2023 26.26 1981st 2802 29.3%
2024 33.52 1684th 2777 39.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Will Rogers Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.98 399th 462 13.6%
2019 20.50 454th 554 18.1%
2022 17.52 541st 665 18.6%
2023 11.38 595th 678 12.2%
2024 22.77 558th 699 20.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Will Rogers Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.70 302nd 1364 77.9%
2019 59.51 308th 1442 78.6%
2022 33.29 1058th 1540 31.3%
2023 49.22 464th 1529 69.7%
2024 33.08 1065th 1477 27.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Will Rogers Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 43.97 684th 1538 55.5%
2024 33.17 993rd 1550 35.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Will Rogers Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.83 807th 2230 63.8%
2019 42.17 1266th 2369 46.6%
2022 40.21 1325th 2458 46.1%
2023 27.17 1882nd 2549 26.2%
2024 37.88 1461st 2575 43.3%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Will Rogers Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 48.42 150th 336 55.4%
2023 28.37 250th 321 22.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Will Rogers Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.25 1080th 2262 52.3%
2019 37.98 1366th 2380 42.6%
2022 36.45 1452nd 2509 42.1%
2023 32.83 1553rd 2547 39.0%
2024 40.17 1330th 2546 47.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Will Rogers Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.58 747th 1369 45.4%
2019 34.84 868th 1491 41.8%
2022 44.27 665th 1531 56.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Will Rogers Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.63 1482nd 2273 34.8%
2019 38.11 1367th 2407 43.2%
2022 32.13 1574th 2527 37.7%
2023 20.75 2064th 2558 19.3%
2024 27.37 1780th 2547 30.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Will Rogers Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 3.59 704th 733 4.0%
2024 3.80 702nd 741 5.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Will Rogers Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.36 279th 600 53.5%
2019 41.66 348th 643 45.9%
2022 47.39 286th 637 55.1%
2023 35.87 382nd 614 37.8%
2024 41.90 321st 626 48.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Will Rogers Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.25 875th 2072 57.8%
2019 39.02 1282nd 2213 42.1%
2022 33.64 1500th 2359 36.4%
2023 26.56 1778th 2391 25.6%
2024 31.00 1612th 2383 32.4%
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Rank History for White students at Will Rogers Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.52 1205th 1496 19.5%
2019 27.14 1178th 1602 26.5%
2022 21.80 1243rd 1555 20.1%
2023 13.95 1361st 1552 12.3%
2024 19.52 1256th 1535 18.2%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Will Rogers Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 601 21 27 21 6 n/a n/a 0 676
1989 643 16 23 18 3 n/a n/a 0 703
1990 619 14 23 36 23 n/a n/a 0 715
1991 734 21 23 31 8 n/a n/a 0 817
1992 700 27 60 59 11 n/a n/a 0 857
1993 673 32 60 73 12 n/a n/a 0 850
1994 631 34 52 74 23 n/a n/a 0 814
1995 681 37 64 83 16 n/a n/a 0 881
1996 681 37 64 83 16 n/a n/a 0 881
1997 693 46 73 94 12 n/a n/a 0 918
1998 676 43 66 85 20 n/a n/a 0 890
1999 687 47 59 85 22 n/a n/a 0 900
2000 665 55 61 97 15 n/a n/a 0 893
2001 645 57 62 104 19 n/a n/a 0 887
2002 660 80 32 121 22 n/a n/a 0 915
2003 660 80 32 121 22 n/a n/a 0 915
2004 588 77 44 144 17 n/a n/a 0 870
2005 561 69 51 178 10 n/a n/a 0 869
2006 489 87 49 193 14 n/a n/a 0 832
2007 443 72 43 187 10 n/a n/a 0 755
2008 447 54 48 195 11 n/a n/a 0 755
2009 370 55 31 172 13 9 1 0 651
2010 302 46 18 103 13 6 1 0 489
2011 382 52 28 152 12 8 2 0 636
2012 377 54 28 150 16 7 12 0 644
2013 358 70 23 147 8 11 13 0 630
2014 396 68 25 144 7 11 14 0 665
2015 425 66 28 157 6 10 16 0 708
2016 413 80 38 176 4 9 3 0 723
2017 379 68 35 207 7 5 31 0 732
2018 394 74 32 194 5 5 44 0 748
2019 338 65 28 213 10 7 55 0 716
2020 302 68 33 224 7 7 62 0 703
2021 236 57 24 221 6 5 56 0 605
2022 249 50 35 197 3 5 57 0 596
2023 263 49 44 185 6 5 53 0 605
2024 253 40 36 184 3 3 62 0 581

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Will Rogers Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 676 26.5 25.5 n/a
1989 703 32.5 21.6 n/a
1990 715 32.6 21.9 n/a
1991 817 34.0 24.0 n/a
1992 857 34.6 24.7 28.9
1993 850 30.4 28.0 32.2
1994 814 29.6 27.5 21.1
1995 881 35.4 24.9 40.6
1996 881 35.4 24.9 40.6
1997 918 35.4 25.9 46.1
1998 890 37.0 24.1 41.6
1999 900 38.6 23.3 44.3
2000 893 34.0 26.3 39.3
2001 887 39.0 22.7 43.4
2002 915 49.2 18.6 31.3
2003 915 49.2 18.6 31.3
2004 870 44.0 19.8 54.8
2005 869 42.0 20.7 58.8
2006 832 40.0 20.8 54.3
2007 755 39.0 19.4 62.6
2008 755 36.9 20.5 64.6
2009 651 32.3 17.6 59.6
2010 489 26.6 18.3 60.3
2011 636 n/a n/a 73.6
2012 644 28.5 22.5 n/a
2013 630 26.0 24.1 68.6
2014 665 27.4 24.2 66.9
2015 708 29.0 24.4 66.1
2016 723 28.0 25.8 66.1
2017 732 29.1 25.0 65.4
2018 748 30.0 24.9 69.3
2019 716 33.5 21.3 68.6
2020 703 n/a n/a 70.1
2021 605 26.0 23.2 62.8
2022 596 31.6 18.8 67.4
2023 605 29.8 20.2 70.9
2024 581 30.5 19.0 68.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Will Rogers Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 676 26.5 25.5 n/a
1989 703 32.5 21.6 n/a
1990 715 32.6 21.9 n/a
1991 817 34.0 24.0 n/a
1992 857 34.6 24.7 28.9
1993 850 30.4 28.0 32.2
1994 814 29.6 27.5 21.1
1995 881 35.4 24.9 40.6
1996 881 35.4 24.9 40.6
1997 918 35.4 25.9 46.1
1998 890 37.0 24.1 41.6
1999 900 38.6 23.3 44.3
2000 893 34.0 26.3 39.3
2001 887 39.0 22.7 43.4
2002 915 49.2 18.6 31.3
2003 915 49.2 18.6 31.3
2004 870 44.0 19.8 54.8
2005 869 42.0 20.7 58.8
2006 832 40.0 20.8 54.3
2007 755 39.0 19.4 62.6
2008 755 36.9 20.5 64.6
2009 651 32.3 17.6 59.6
2010 489 26.6 18.3 60.3
2011 636 n/a n/a 73.6
2012 644 28.5 22.5 n/a
2013 630 26.0 24.1 68.6
2014 665 27.4 24.2 66.9
2015 708 29.0 24.4 66.1
2016 723 28.0 25.8 66.1
2017 732 29.1 25.0 65.4
2018 748 30.0 24.9 69.3
2019 716 33.5 21.3 68.6
2020 703 n/a n/a 70.1
2021 605 26.0 23.2 62.8
2022 596 31.6 18.8 67.4
2023 605 29.8 20.2 70.9
2024 581 30.5 19.0 68.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Will Rogers Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $7,752

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Will Rogers Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1493rd of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 1981st of 2802 Middle schools
 15.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Will Rogers Middle)30.327.6
 2.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Juan Unified)42.537.8
 4.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Will Rogers Middle)19.515.8
 3.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (San Juan Unified)34.827.7
 7.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Will Rogers Middle)38.838.7
 0.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Juan Unified)49.142.7
 6.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Will Rogers Middle)31.224.6
 6.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (San Juan Unified)40.331.7
 8.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Will Rogers Middle)47.723.7
 24%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Juan Unified)44.541.1
 3.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Will Rogers Middle)39.411.2
 28.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (San Juan Unified)3526.7
 8.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Will Rogers Middle)25.514.4
 11.2%
   8th Grade Science (San Juan Unified)32.429.2
 3.2%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students716605
 15.5%
African American6549
 24.6%
American Indian106
 40%
Asian2844
 57.1%
Hispanic213185
 13.1%
Pacific Islander75
 28.6%
White338263
 22.2%
Two or More Races5553
 3.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68.6%70.9%
 2.3%


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Will Rogers Middle ranks 1684th of 2777 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Will Rogers Middle usually go on to attend San Juan High

Students at Will Rogers Middle are 44% White, 32% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 7% African American, 6% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 581 students attended Will Rogers Middle.


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