Founded in 1959, the Elk Grove Unified School District has received an outstanding amount of awards from all different organizations. In its 50 years of service, there have only been 5 superintendents, showing the great dedication and consistency of leadership the district has had over time.
Some of the most recent awards won by EGUSD...
Community Energy Award for the district's work towards energy conservation, 2010
Elk Grove High School named 2009 California Distinguished School
EGUSD awarded a Golden Bell Award for Service Learning partnerships, 2007
EGUSD Board of Ed. recognized for outstanding leadership and support of middle grade programs, 2007
For a full list, click here.
For most of Old Town Elk Grove, the following school apply:
James McKee Elementary
8701 Halverson Dr
(916) 686-3715
Joseph Kerr Middle School
8865 Elk Grove Blvd
(916)686-7728
Elk Grove High School
9800 Elk Grove-Florin Rd
(916) 686-7741
For more information on boundaries, call (916) 686-7755.
School Performance
For 2010, the growth for API scores was good, and the local schools in the district have done well, maintaining above 800 for Joseph Kerr Middle School and just under 800 for Elk Grove High School. The Middle School received an "A" for 2009, stating their scores were above the statewide performance target.
EGUSD is a very diverse district, as shown by the demographics breakdown below. There are over 80 languages spoken across the entire district.
Open Enrollment
Interested attending another school within the district? You may be able to enter a lottery to enroll in a different school, given you provide your own transportation to your children. For the full description, please read the press release found here, or call (916) 686-7706.
