Schools in 95821 — Sacramento, California
95821 has 9 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 32.3 — 11.5 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 12.8 to 51.3, a 38.5-point spread.
How 95821 schools perform
The top-ranked school is James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary with a Scope Score of 51 and 26.2% of students exceeding standard.
Chronic absenteeism across 95821 averages 24.4%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.
How 95821 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 95821
Hidden gems: 1 school in 95821 is classified as 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
All schools in 95821
| # | School | Score | County | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary San Juan Unified Growth Engine | 51 | Sacramento | 26.2% | 49.0% | 16.6% | 4.1% |
| 2 | El Camino Fundamental High San Juan Unified Building Momentum | 51 | Sacramento | 12.2% | 35.3% | 22.0% | 6.1% |
| 3 | Mira Loma High San Juan Unified Building Momentum | 47 | Sacramento | 25.9% | 44.2% | 25.9% | 7.5% |
| 4 | Del Paso Manor Elementary San Juan Unified Building Momentum | 39 | Sacramento | 25.5% | 38.9% | 20.3% | 2.7% |
| 5 | Arcade Fundamental Middle San Juan Unified Building Momentum | 27 | Sacramento | 6.5% | 20.0% | 22.1% | 3.0% |
| 6 | Pasadena Avenue Elementary San Juan Unified Building Momentum | 27 | Sacramento | 6.3% | 23.2% | 22.6% | 2.5% |
| 7 | Dyer-Kelly Elementary San Juan Unified Building Momentum | 18 | Sacramento | 1.1% | 7.8% | 21.3% | 1.7% |
| 8 | Whitney Avenue Elementary San Juan Unified Building Momentum | 18 | Sacramento | 4.1% | 12.8% | 35.0% | 3.8% |
| 9 | Katherine Johnson Middle San Juan Unified Building Momentum | 13 | Sacramento | 0.8% | 6.8% | 33.7% | 9.8% |
Schools in 95821 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 95821
- 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