Katherine Johnson Middle

Summary:

Katherine Johnson Middle is a public middle school located in Sacramento, California, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 548 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.

Katherine Johnson Middle faces significant challenges in academic performance, with consistently low proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the state and district averages. For example, in 8th grade ELA, the school had a 9.42% proficiency rate, compared to 40% for the district and 45.95% for the state. The school also struggles with high chronic absenteeism rates, with 38.9% of students chronically absent in the 2022-2023 school year. This is much higher than the state and district averages, indicating a significant challenge in student attendance and engagement. Additionally, the school serves a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 84.67% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

When comparing Katherine Johnson Middle to nearby schools within the same district, such as Winston Churchill Middle and Arcade Fundamental Middle, the academic performance gap is quite stark. For instance, in 8th grade ELA, Winston Churchill Middle had a 56.94% proficiency rate, while Arcade Fundamental Middle had a 28% proficiency rate, both significantly higher than Katherine Johnson Middle's 9.42%. The school's performance data for different student subgroups, such as gender, race/ethnicity, and special populations, also reveals significant disparities, with the school's rankings for Asian, African American, and Hispanic students, as well as English Language Learners and students with Special Education needs, among the lowest in the state.

Detail:

Public 6-8

1400 Bell St.
Sacramento, CA 95838-2806

(916) 971-5500

District: San Juan Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
2737^th of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 19.7

Number of students: 548

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

28.3%

Asian:

27.4%

African American:

20.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 84.7%

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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.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks Katherine Johnson Middle 2737^th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Katherine Johnson Middle in the ranking list.)

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San Juan Unified:

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

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Rank History for all students at Katherine Johnson Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	7.86	2747^th	2802	2.0%
2024	6.34	2737^th	2777	1.4%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Katherine Johnson Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	1.65	696^th	699	0.4%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Katherine Johnson Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	27.68	1384^th	1529	9.5%
2024	29.08	1279^th	1477	13.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Katherine Johnson Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	20.92	1425^th	1538	7.3%
2024	23.19	1346^th	1550	13.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Katherine Johnson Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	9.02	2497^th	2549	2.0%
2024	7.01	2542^nd	2575	1.3%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Katherine Johnson Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	11.16	387^th	394	1.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Katherine Johnson Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	8.21	2509^th	2547	1.5%
2024	6.90	2522^nd	2546	0.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Katherine Johnson Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	8.12	2517^th	2558	1.6%
2024	6.29	2533^rd	2547	0.5%

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Rank History for Asian students at Katherine Johnson Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	0.31	718^th	718	0.0%
2024	0.26	741^st	741	0.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Katherine Johnson Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	17.82	560^th	614	8.8%
2024	16.74	582^nd	626	7.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Katherine Johnson Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	12.27	2278^th	2391	4.7%
2024	6.96	2354^th	2383	1.2%

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Rank History for White students at Katherine Johnson Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	2.86	1542^nd	1552	0.6%
2024	2.41	1526^th	1535	0.6%

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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.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Katherine Johnson Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2022	107	129	107	160	2	10	25	3	543
2023	93	111	150	155	4	9	25	1	548

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Katherine Johnson Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	543	27.8	19.4	89.3
2023	548	27.7	19.7	84.7

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 Katherine Johnson Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	543	27.8	19.4	89.3
2023	548	27.7	19.7	84.7

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.

Schools Near Katherine Johnson Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CSA Spanish Reading/Language Arts (2024)		CAST Science (2024)		Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CSA Spanish Reading/Language Arts 8th Grade	CSA Spanish Reading/Language Arts End of Course	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
Katherine Johnson Middle	Public	6-8	1400 Bell St.	Sacramento	95838	Sacramento County	San Juan Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(916) 971-5500	548	28	19.7	84.7%	93 (17.0%)	111 (20.3%)	155 (28.3%)	150 (27.4%)	4 (0.7%)	9 (1.6%)	25 (4.6%)	6.3	2737^th of 2777 public middle schools	1.4%		7.9	2747^th of 2802 public middle schools	2.0%	10			3.9	3.9	6.2	3.0	9.4	6.4	2.8	2.7	1.5	2.3
Arden Middle	Public	6-8	1640 Watt Ave.	Sacramento	95864	Sacramento County	San Juan Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(916) 971-7306	922	38	24.3	37.1%	485 (52.6%)	36 (3.9%)	235 (25.5%)	72 (7.8%)	6 (0.7%)	10 (1.1%)	78 (8.5%)	57.8	936^th of 2777 public middle schools	66.3%		64.4	785^th of 2802 public middle schools	72.0%	151			32.8	32.8	43.0	44.9	56.2	48.8	29.8	35.7	33.6	33.4	$6,278
Martin Luther King Junior Technology Academy	Public	7-8	3051 Fairfield St.	Sacramento	95815	Sacramento County	Twin Rivers Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(916) 566-3490	469	24	19.9	96.4%	35 (7.5%)	84 (17.9%)	208 (44.3%)	97 (20.7%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.5%)	37 (7.9%)	7.8	2714^th of 2777 public middle schools	2.3%		8.4	2740^th of 2802 public middle schools	2.2%	26	17.7	11.1	5.2	5.2		7.8	12.3	10.1		3.9	3.0	3.5
Arcade Fundamental Middle	Public	6-8	3500 Edison Ave.	Sacramento	95821	Sacramento County	San Juan Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(916) 971-7300	407	19	20.8	68.3%	156 (38.3%)	31 (7.6%)	106 (26.0%)	94 (23.1%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	15 (3.7%)	28.8	1863^rd of 2777 public middle schools	32.9%		32.4	1722^nd of 2802 public middle schools	38.5%	141			31.5	31.5	18.9	28.9	28.0	25.9	5.6	17.1	25.8	17.4	$7,758
Miwok Middle	Public	7-8	3150 I St.	Sacramento	95816	Sacramento County	Sacramento City Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(916) 395-5370	1,075	43	24.7	40.0%	372 (34.6%)	49 (4.6%)	338 (31.4%)	162 (15.1%)	3 (0.3%)	5 (0.5%)	146 (13.6%)	88.2	316^th of 2777 public middle schools	88.6%		88.9	306^th of 2802 public middle schools	89.1%	10			46.7	46.7		72.9	68.0	70.7		59.2	47.3	53.9	$7,330
Winston Churchill Middle	Public	6-8	4900 Whitney Ave.	Carmichael	95608	Sacramento County	San Juan Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(916) 971-7324	935	41	23.0	43.5%	380 (40.6%)	69 (7.4%)	173 (18.5%)	209 (22.4%)	1 (0.1%)	5 (0.5%)	97 (10.4%)	81.9	439^th of 2777 public middle schools	84.2%		82.3	434^th of 2802 public middle schools	84.5%	5			47.1	47.1	75.0	55.3	56.9	61.1	63.9	47.2	49.0	52.2	$6,317
Albert Einstein Middle	Public	7-8	9325 Mirandy Dr.	Sacramento	95826	Sacramento County	Sacramento City Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(916) 395-5310	671	29	23.1	73.8%	156 (23.2%)	125 (18.6%)	247 (36.8%)	54 (8.0%)	3 (0.4%)	13 (1.9%)	73 (10.9%)	26	1992^nd of 2777 public middle schools	28.3%		29.6	1834^th of 2802 public middle schools	34.5%	158			19.8	19.8		27.6	31.3	29.5		16.4	16.2	16.3	$7,467
Rio Tierra Junior High	Public	7-8	3201 Northstead Dr.	Sacramento	95833	Sacramento County	Twin Rivers Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(916) 566-2730	292	17	16.9	89.0%	16 (5.5%)	43 (14.7%)	184 (63.0%)	29 (9.9%)	2 (0.7%)	7 (2.4%)	10 (3.4%)	11	2624^th of 2777 public middle schools	5.5%		15.7	2482^nd of 2802 public middle schools	11.4%	142			4.6	4.6		21.1	18.7	19.9		8.1	3.2	5.6
Norwood Junior High	Public	7-8	4601 Norwood Ave.	Sacramento	95838	Sacramento County	Twin Rivers Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(916) 566-2710	406	17	23.5	83.3%	20 (4.9%)	55 (13.5%)	167 (41.1%)	128 (31.5%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.7%)	23 (5.7%)	34.2	1656^th of 2777 public middle schools	40.4%		33.9	1668^th of 2802 public middle schools	40.5%	12			19.7	19.7		42.2	43.3	42.8		16.8	12.0	14.3
Will C. Wood Middle	Public	7-8	6201 Lemon Hill Ave.	Sacramento	95824	Sacramento County	Sacramento City Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(916) 395-5380	684	28	24.2	89.5%	24 (3.5%)	57 (8.3%)	302 (44.2%)	239 (34.9%)	6 (0.9%)	37 (5.4%)	19 (2.8%)	31	1767^th of 2777 public middle schools	36.4%		28.9	1859^th of 2802 public middle schools	33.7%	92			19.6	19.6		34.5	30.1	32.3		22.7	20.4	21.5	$8,602

Frequently Asked Questions about Katherine Johnson Middle

What district is Katherine Johnson Middle in?

San Juan Unified

Is Katherine Johnson Middle a good school?

Katherine Johnson Middle ranks in the bottom 1.4% of California middle schools.

How many students attend Katherine Johnson Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 548 students attended Katherine Johnson Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Katherine Johnson Middle?

Students at Katherine Johnson Middle are 28% Hispanic, 27% Asian, 20% African American, 17% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% Pacific Islander.

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