Samuel Jackman Middle

891 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Samuel Jackman Middle School, located in the Parkway neighborhood of Sacramento, California, is a public middle school serving students in grades 7–8 as part of the Elk Grove Unified School District. The school is known for its commitment to providing a structured and supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and personal character development. With a diverse student population, the school utilizes a variety of programs and initiatives designed to prepare adolescents for the transition to high school while addressing their unique social and emotional needs.

Beyond the core curriculum, Samuel Jackman Middle School offers a range of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and various student clubs, which aim to foster school spirit and student engagement. The campus is actively involved in promoting a culture of inclusivity and safety, often partnering with local community organizations to provide resources and support systems for its families. By prioritizing communication between teachers, parents, and students, the school strives to cultivate a collaborative community that encourages academic growth and sets a strong foundation for future educational success.

891

Total Students

43.5

Full-Time Teachers

20.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Samuel Jackman Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	37
Hispanic	425
Black	121
Asian	225
Two or More	47
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	31

Hispanic
425 (47.7 %)
Asian
225 (25.3 %)
Black
121 (13.6 %)
Two or More
47 (5.3 %)
White
37 (4.2 %)
Pacific Islander
31 (3.5 %)
American Indian
5 (0.6 %)

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)393-2352
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	891
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	700
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	88

* 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 7 433

Grade 8 458