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Elementary Schools in Citrus Heights, California: 9 schools. Average score 12.1 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.

Below Average2024–25 data9 schools · avg 32.7/100

Citrus Heights, California has 9 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 32.7/100 — 12.1 points below the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Cambridge Heights Elementary at 48/100, where 25.4% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Citrus Heights schools average 10.8% exceeded standard (state: 21.3%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 24.2% (above the state average of 17.9%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
32.7
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
35.6
12.6 – 48.2
Avg Exceeded %
10.8%
State avg: 21.3%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
24.2%
State avg: 17.9%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
9
With Scope Scores
LevelSchoolsAvg ScoreExceededvs State
Elementary9Developing
32.7/100
10.8%-12.1
High2Developing
35.5/100
6.2%-8.3
Middle1Needs Support
28.6/100
3.0%-14.0

How Citrus Heights schools compare

Citrus Heights has 9 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 32.7/100 — 12.1 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

The top-ranked school is Cambridge Heights Elementary with a Scope Score of 48 and 25.4% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Citrus Heights averages 24.2% — above the state average of 17.9%.

How we score · Weighted composite of test performance, growth, and school climate · Full weights on the methodology page

School archetypes in Citrus Heights

1 Culture First8 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

For the data nerds

Every school in Citrus Heights

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Cambridge Heights Elementary
San Juan Unified Culture First
25.4%Developing
48/100
2Lichen K-8
San Juan Unified Building Momentum
14.2%Developing
40/100
3San Juan High
San Juan Unified Building Momentum
6.3%Developing
39/100
4Arlington Heights Elementary
San Juan Unified Building Momentum
6.0%Developing
38/100
5Skycrest Elementary
San Juan Unified Building Momentum
10.3%Developing
35/100
6Mesa Verde High
San Juan Unified Building Momentum
6.0%Developing
32/100
7Kingswood K-8
San Juan Unified Building Momentum
7.4%Developing
31/100
8Carriage Drive Elementary
San Juan Unified Building Momentum
9.1%Developing
31/100
9Grand Oaks Elementary
San Juan Unified Building Momentum
8.6%Needs Support
30/100
10Sylvan Middle
San Juan Unified Building Momentum
3.0%Needs Support
29/100
11Woodside K-8
San Juan Unified Building Momentum
11.4%Needs Support
28/100
12Mariposa Avenue Elementary
San Juan Unified Building Momentum
5.1%Needs Support
13/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 12 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

Private Schools in Citrus Heights

Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.

St. Marks Lutheran School
Greek Orthodox · Grades Pre-K-8 · 78 students
14:1Private
Countryhill Montessori
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-K · 58 students
58:1Private
Kindercare Learning Center
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K · 21 students
21:1Private
Angels in Action Learning Center
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K · 8 students
8:1Private
What Scope Scores can't tell you about Citrus Heights

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Citrus Heights good?
Citrus Heights's 9 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 32.7/100, which is 12.1 points below the state average. 10.8% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.3%). The Scope Score weights 6 dimensions for elementary schools: exceeded standard (38%), grade 3-to-5 growth (27%), met or exceeded (proficient) (20%), chronic absenteeism (5%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC English Learner proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Citrus Heights?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Citrus Heights is Cambridge Heights Elementary with a Scope Score of 48/100 and 25.4% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Citrus Heights schools compare to the state average?
Citrus Heights elementary schools average a Scope Score of 32.7/100 — 12.1 points below the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 10.8% vs. 21.3% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 24.2% vs. 17.9% statewide.
How many schools are in Citrus Heights?
Citrus Heights has 9 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.

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