Joseph Sims Elementary
Elk Grove, CA · Middle School
Performance Overview
About This School
Joseph Sims Elementary is a middle school located in Elk Grove, California. The school serves 759 students.
With a DataScore of 46/100 (D), Joseph Sims Elementary performs below the state average for California. The school has experienced declining performance over the past three years.
38% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which is factored into the resource access component of the DataScore.
Frequently Asked Questions
Joseph Sims Elementary has a DataScore of 46/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Joseph Sims Elementary has 759 students enrolled. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.7:1.
Joseph Sims Elementary has experienced a decline with a 3-year growth score of -12.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Joseph Sims Elementary is part of the Elk Grove Unified in Elk Grove, California. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.