Natomas Unified
Natomas Unified has 18 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 37.2/100 — 6.6 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Elementary at 66/100, where 38.9% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $12,925 per student (below the state average of $14,815). 1 school shows positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 21.9%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | 33.9 | 12 | 14.6% | 20.4% |
| Middle | 39.1 | 2 | 16.2% | 16.7% |
| High | 46.0 | 4 | 14.0% | 29.2% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Natomas Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Natomas Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 46.0.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages +0.6pp (state avg: -3.0pp), suggesting schools are making incremental gains.
Consistency: Score range of 53.5 points — showing significant variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 21.9%, 3.8pp below the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 5.9%, below the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Elementary leads the district at 66 with 38.9% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Natomas Unified
Hidden gems: 4 schools in Natomas Unified are classified as On the Rise (3) or Growth Engine — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Natomas Unified spends $12,925 per student in current expenditures — $1,890 below the state average of $14,815.
Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020
Teacher compensation
CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25
Elementary Schools (12)
Natomas Unified has 12 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 33.9 — 9.9 points below the state average of 43.8.
District-wide growth averages +0.6pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Elementary with a Scope Score of 66 and 38.9% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score | Exceeded | Met+ | Growth | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Elementary Natomas Unified Building Momentum | 66 | 38.9% | 70.4% | -5.6pp | 3.7% | 0.1% |
| 2 | Heron Natomas Unified Building Momentum | 50 | 28.0% | 54.9% | -4.0pp | 12.4% | 6.1% |
| 3 | Westlake Charter Natomas Unified Growth Engine | 44 | 19.0% | 41.9% | +11.2pp | 15.9% | 2.8% |
| 4 | Two Rivers Elementary Natomas Unified On the Rise | 44 | 19.1% | 43.8% | +10.8pp | 17.4% | 2.9% |
| 5 | Jefferson Natomas Unified Building Momentum | 35 | 10.8% | 30.7% | -1.0pp | 19.3% | 5.5% |
| 6 | Natomas Park Elementary Natomas Unified Building Momentum | 33 | 11.9% | 30.3% | -3.7pp | 28.3% | 5.4% |
| 7 | Witter Ranch Elementary Natomas Unified Building Momentum | 32 | 13.6% | 33.0% | +0.4pp | 23.3% | 5.3% |
| 8 | Paso Verde Natomas Unified On the Rise | 31 | 13.7% | 33.9% | +13.2pp | 16.7% | 9.7% |
| 9 | Larry G. Meeks Academy Natomas Unified Building Momentum | 25 | 11.0% | 27.6% | -9.9pp | 15.1% | 0.3% |
| 10 | H. Allen Hight Elementary Natomas Unified Building Momentum | 21 | 7.1% | 22.5% | -3.4pp | 32.9% | 4.5% |
| 11 | Bannon Creek Natomas Unified On the Rise | 13 | 0.3% | 5.7% | +4.9pp | 32.0% | 16.2% |
| 12 | American Lakes Natomas Unified Building Momentum | 13 | 1.9% | 7.1% | -5.5pp | 27.3% | 7.5% |
Middle Schools (2)
Natomas Unified has 2 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 39.1 — 1.3 points near the state average of 40.5.
Growth is essentially flat at -0.3pp.
The highest-scoring middle school is Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle with a Scope Score of 58 and 27.7% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score | Exceeded | Met+ | Growth | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle Natomas Unified Building Momentum | 58 | 27.7% | 58.5% | -3.1pp | 3.4% | 1.8% |
| 2 | Natomas Middle Natomas Unified Building Momentum | 21 | 4.7% | 17.5% | +2.6pp | 30.0% | 17.1% |
High Schools (4)
Natomas Unified has 4 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 46.0 — 1.5 points near the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep with a Scope Score of 66 and 32.4% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Natomas Unified Strong All-Around | 66 | 32.4% | 60.4% | 6.2% | 0.5% |
| 2 | Inderkum High Natomas Unified Building Momentum | 53 | 18.6% | 40.8% | 17.2% | 3.7% |
| 3 | Natomas High Natomas Unified Building Momentum | 41 | 5.2% | 25.1% | 23.3% | 8.3% |
| 4 | Discovery High Natomas Unified Building Momentum | 24 | 0.0% | 4.5% | 70.2% | 8.7% |
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
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What Scope Scores can't tell you about Natomas Unified
- Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
- Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
- Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
- Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
- Parent and community engagement levels
- Quality of special education and gifted programs
- How resources are distributed across schools within the district
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