James A. McKee Elementary vs Joseph Kerr Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James A. McKee Elementary
Elk Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–6
488 students
Joseph Kerr Middle
Elk Grove · Public middle · Grades 7–8
877 students
| Measure | James A. McKee Elementary Elk Grove, California | Joseph Kerr Middle Elk Grove, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2209 of 5,693 | #370 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #28852 of 50,301 | #6848 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 488 | 877 |
| Enrollment | 488 | 877 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68% | 46.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.2 | 21.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 49% |
| city | Elk Grove | Elk Grove |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joseph Kerr Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.7 vs 44.6).
- •Joseph Kerr Middle does better on math proficiency (49% vs 48%).
- •Joseph Kerr Middle does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 54%).
- •Joseph Kerr Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.8% vs 68%).
- •Joseph Kerr Middle does better on students per teacher (21.4 vs 23.2).
- •Joseph Kerr Middle is the larger school with 877 students compared with 488.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is James A. McKee Elementary better than Joseph Kerr Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Joseph Kerr Middle ranks higher (53.7 vs 44.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are James A. McKee Elementary and Joseph Kerr Middle?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Elk Grove and Elk Grove in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James A. McKee Elementary: 488. Joseph Kerr Middle: 877. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James A. McKee Elementary and Joseph Kerr Middle rank in California?
James A. McKee Elementary is 2209th of 5,693 and Joseph Kerr Middle is 370th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).