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Schools in 95673 — Rio Linda, California

95673 has 4 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 41.3 — 2.4 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 36.4 to 52.4, a 16.0-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
41.3
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
16.0
36.4 – 52.4
Avg Exceeded %
18.9%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
27.7%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
4
With Scope Scores

How 95673 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Rio Linda High with a Scope Score of 52 and 18.1% of students exceeding standard.

Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 16.0 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 95673. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 95673 averages 27.7%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 95673 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 95673
95673Rio Linda441.3
95672Rescue356.2+14.8
95670Rancho Cordova1433.7-7.6
95677Rocklin457.2+15.9
95678Roseville1143.6+2.3
95667Placerville833.0-8.3

All schools in 95673

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Rio Linda High
Twin Rivers Unified Building Momentum
52Sacramento18.1%40.0%35.1%5.7%
2Westside Elementary
Twin Rivers Unified Building Momentum
39Sacramento19.0%40.9%24.1%4.1%
3Dry Creek Elementary
Twin Rivers Unified Building Momentum
37Sacramento20.3%44.6%29.4%4.2%
4Orchard Elementary
Twin Rivers Unified Building Momentum
36Sacramento18.1%33.8%22.2%4.0%

Schools in 95673 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 95673

  • 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 Rio Linda good?
Rio Linda's 4 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 41.3/100, which is 2.4 points below the California state average of 43.8. 18.9% 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 Rio Linda?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Rio Linda is Rio Linda High with a Scope Score of 52/100 and 18.1% 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 Rio Linda schools compare to the state average?
Rio Linda elementary schools average a Scope Score of 41.3 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (2.4 points below). The exceeded rate averages 18.9% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 27.7% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 36.4 to 52.4, a 16.0-point spread.
How many schools are in Rio Linda?
Rio Linda has 4 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.