Katherine Johnson Middle School (Sacramento, CA) Grades 6-8 (2026 List)

About Katherine Johnson Middle

Katherine Johnson Middle School, located at 1400 Bell Street in the College-Greer area of Sacramento, CA 95838, serves students in grades 6–8. Enrollment is about 616 students with a student–teacher ratio near 21:1. The gender mix is close to 47% male and 53% female. Based on the most recent state reporting, about 4% of students are proficient in math, and roughly 6% are proficient in reading, stated plainly without embellishment. The school’s grade span and district scheduling shape how coursework and electives are sequenced across three middle grades, giving families a clear structure for student progression over time. Parents often focus on how schedule transitions and program sequencing, from sixth into seventh and eighth, affect week-to-week planning for after-school activities, transport, and homework time. Houses near the attendance area are typically listed near $650,000, which factors into decisions about how long to stay connected to a fixed middle-grade assignment without changing districts or campuses. When considering middle schools in California, this practical mix of grade sequencing and housing alignment matters alongside straightforward academic indicators.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 4%

Reading 6%

State average proficiency is 4% in Math and 6% in Reading.

29

Full-time Teachers

21 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

616

Total Students

$58409

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 17.86%

Asian 30.19%

Hispanic 27.6%

Black 17.37%

Two+ Races 4.71%

Native Am. 0.97%

White

17.86%

Asian

30.19%

Hispanic

27.6%

Black

17.37%

Two+ Races

4.71%

Native Am.

0.97%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 616

52.6%

324 Female

47.24%

291 Male

Student Population

616 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

308 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Katherine Johnson Middle Contact Information

Address

1400 Bell St., Sacramento, CA, 95838

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Phone

(916) 971-5500

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Website

http://www.sanjuan.edu/johnson

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM - 2:50 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Katherine Johnson Middle boasts a campus design inspired by space themes. The school features murals depicting space imagery and a central quad designed to resemble the solar system's orbit, honoring its namesake, NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson. The design ensures a uniform visual theme throughout communal areas and links the campus's physical configuration to its academic identity.

FAQ

Q1. What instructional focus guides Katherine Johnson Middle?

Ans. Katherine Johnson Middle describes its instructional program as emphasizing collaborative, project-based learning experiences.

Q2. What learning tools are used during instruction at Katherine Johnson Middle?

Ans. Katherine Johnson Middle references student access to digital learning platforms provided through district technology systems.

Q3. How does Katherine Johnson Middle keep families informed?

Ans. Katherine Johnson Middle sends announcements and updates to families through ParentSquare messaging.

Q4. What student activities at Katherine Johnson Middle are published for family awareness?

Ans. Katherine Johnson Middle posts schoolwide events and exhibitions on its calendar so families can plan attendance.

Q5. What student support services are available at Katherine Johnson Middle?

Ans. Katherine Johnson Middle lists counseling and student support resources available to enrolled students.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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