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Schools in 95823 — Sacramento, California

95823 has 15 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 25.6 — 18.1 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 11.8 to 50.3, a 38.5-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
25.6
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
38.5
11.8 – 50.3
Avg Exceeded %
7.9%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
35.6%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
15
With Scope Scores

How 95823 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Valley High with a Scope Score of 50 and 12.6% of students exceeding standard.

Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 3.3 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 95823. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 95823 averages 35.6%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 95823 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 95823
95823Sacramento1525.6
95822Sacramento1129.5+3.9
95824Sacramento426.2+0.6
95821Sacramento932.3+6.6
95825Sacramento424.1-1.6
95820Sacramento835.4+9.8

School archetypes in 95823

3 On the Rise12 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 3 schools in 95823 are classified as On the Rise (3) — 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 95823

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Valley High
Elk Grove Unified Building Momentum
50Sacramento12.6%38.2%26.1%9.8%
2Barbara Comstock Morse Elementary
Elk Grove Unified Building Momentum
39Sacramento18.7%38.0%25.4%2.3%
3Union House Elementary
Elk Grove Unified On the Rise
36Sacramento15.3%31.6%27.8%1.3%
4Luther Burbank High
Sacramento City Unified Building Momentum
32Sacramento3.1%17.8%30.6%10.2%
5Bowling Green Elementary
Sacramento City Unified Building Momentum
28Sacramento10.1%29.3%24.0%4.6%
6John Reith Elementary
Elk Grove Unified Building Momentum
28Sacramento8.7%24.9%31.2%1.2%
7Charles E. Mack Elementary
Elk Grove Unified On the Rise
26Sacramento8.6%26.7%30.7%2.9%
8Las Flores High (Alternative)
Elk Grove Unified On the Rise
25Sacramento10.9%25.9%36.9%0.4%
9Prairie Elementary
Elk Grove Unified Building Momentum
23Sacramento7.6%20.8%29.5%2.2%
10Herman Leimbach Elementary
Elk Grove Unified Building Momentum
22Sacramento7.2%22.7%34.8%2.4%
11Nicholas Elementary
Sacramento City Unified Building Momentum
19Sacramento5.8%18.3%26.3%2.9%
12Daylor (William) High (Continuation)
Elk Grove Unified Building Momentum
17Sacramento1.6%10.6%70.6%6.6%
13Parkway Elementary
Sacramento City Unified Building Momentum
17Sacramento4.3%15.2%41.7%8.5%
14Rio Cazadero High
Elk Grove Unified Building Momentum
12Sacramento4.5%11.3%65.3%11.4%
15Capital City Independent Study
Sacramento City Unified Building Momentum
12Sacramento0.0%6.7%33.6%1.1%

Schools in 95823 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 95823

  • 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 Sacramento good?
Sacramento's 15 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 25.6/100, which is 18.1 points below the California state average of 43.8. 7.9% 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 Sacramento?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Sacramento is Valley High with a Scope Score of 50/100 and 12.6% 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 Sacramento schools compare to the state average?
Sacramento elementary schools average a Scope Score of 25.6 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (18.1 points below). The exceeded rate averages 7.9% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 35.6% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 11.8 to 50.3, a 38.5-point spread.
How many schools are in Sacramento?
Sacramento has 15 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.