JAMES RUTTER MIDDLE SCHOOL

James Rutter Middle is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Elk Grove Unified school district, located in Sacramento, CA with about 905 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 45 teachers, James Rutter Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

James Rutter Middle School is a public school located in the Florin area of Sacramento, California, serving students in grades 7 and 8. As part of the Elk Grove Unified School District, the school is situated in a diverse, suburban residential neighborhood. The campus focuses on providing a structured environment designed to support the unique academic and social-emotional developmental needs of early adolescents as they transition from elementary school to high school.

The school’s mission emphasizes fostering a culture of academic growth and community involvement. In addition to a core curriculum covering subjects like English, mathematics, science, and history, James Rutter offers various extracurricular opportunities and elective courses meant to engage students' interests. The school works closely with families and the surrounding Sacramento community to promote a safe and inclusive environment, striving to prepare its students for the rigorous academic expectations they will face at the high school level.

For more information, contact James Rutter Middle at (916) 422-7590 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

7350 Palmer House Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95828-4027
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JAMES RUTTER MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Sacramento, CA with about 905 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Elk Grove Unified
Total Students:
905
Teachers:
45.61
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Provision 2
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 905 students

Hispanic/Latino
41.0%
Asian
33.8%
Black or African American
12.4%
White
5.3%
Two or more races
3.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
3.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
49.7%
Male
50.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.