Edward Harris Jr. Middle

1,192 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Edward Harris Jr. Middle School is a public school located in Elk Grove, California, and is part of the Elk Grove Unified School District. Serving students in grades 7 and 8, the school is named after Edward Harris Jr., a prominent local educator and community leader. The campus is designed to foster a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic achievement, personal responsibility, and social-emotional growth during the critical middle school years.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, the school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, performing arts, and student clubs, which help create a well-rounded educational experience. The school community is known for its focus on preparing students for the transition to high school by promoting a culture of inclusivity and engagement. By emphasizing both classroom excellence and community involvement, Edward Harris Jr. Middle School strives to develop students into active, prepared, and successful members of their local community.

1,192

Total Students

54.3

Full-Time Teachers

21.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Edward Harris Jr. Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	80
Hispanic	265
Black	173
Asian	501
Two or More	117
American Indian	11
Pacific Islander	45

Asian
501 (42.0 %)
Hispanic
265 (22.2 %)
Black
173 (14.5 %)
Two or More
117 (9.8 %)
White
80 (6.7 %)
Pacific Islander
45 (3.8 %)
American Indian
11 (0.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Elk Grove Unified
Phone:	(916)688-0080
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	1,192
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	705
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	148

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 629

Grade 8 563