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Schools in 95621 — Citrus Heights, California

95621 has 7 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 33.2 — 10.6 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 22.2 to 48.9, a 26.7-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
33.2
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
26.7
22.2 – 48.9
Avg Exceeded %
10.3%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
25.5%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
7
With Scope Scores

How 95621 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Cambridge Heights Elementary with a Scope Score of 49 and 25.4% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 95621 averages 25.5%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 95621 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 95621
95621Citrus Heights733.2
95620Dixon631.1-2.1
95623El Dorado453.0+19.8
95624Elk Grove1252.7+19.5
95616Davis1158.5+25.3
95627Esparto336.7+3.5

School archetypes in 95621

2 On the Rise1 Culture First4 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 2 schools in 95621 are classified as On the Rise (2) — 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

All schools in 95621

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Cambridge Heights Elementary
San Juan Unified Culture First
49Sacramento25.4%58.6%11.9%0.4%
2Lichen K-8
San Juan Unified On the Rise
37Sacramento14.2%36.2%26.2%3.4%
3Mesa Verde High
San Juan Unified Building Momentum
35Sacramento6.0%20.4%33.9%13.0%
4Arlington Heights Elementary
San Juan Unified On the Rise
32Sacramento6.0%22.6%22.0%1.2%
5Carriage Drive Elementary
San Juan Unified Building Momentum
30Sacramento9.1%27.6%27.7%0.5%
6Grand Oaks Elementary
San Juan Unified Building Momentum
27Sacramento8.6%21.7%21.6%2.1%
7Sylvan Middle
San Juan Unified Building Momentum
22Sacramento3.0%18.4%35.0%8.7%

Schools in 95621 on the map

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.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about 95621

  • 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 school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Citrus Heights good?
Citrus Heights's 7 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 33.2/100, which is 10.6 points below the California state average of 43.8. 10.3% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC 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 49/100 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 33.2 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (10.6 points below). The exceeded rate averages 10.3% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 25.5% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 22.2 to 48.9, a 26.7-point spread.
How many schools are in Citrus Heights?
Citrus Heights has 7 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 six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner 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.