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Schools in 95825 — Sacramento, California

95825 has 4 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 24.1 — 19.7 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 16.3 to 33.0, a 16.7-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
24.1
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
16.7
16.3 – 33.0
Avg Exceeded %
2.5%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
32.9%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
4
With Scope Scores

How 95825 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Encina High with a Scope Score of 33 and 0.7% of students exceeding standard.

Ceiling effect detected: Schools in 95825 average 10.3% meeting standard but only 2.5% exceeding it. Students are clearing the bar, but few are pushed past it — worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 95825 averages 32.9%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 95825 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 95825
95825Sacramento424.1
95824Sacramento426.2+2.1
95826Sacramento634.7+10.6
95823Sacramento1525.6+1.6
95827Sacramento629.9+5.8
95822Sacramento1129.5+5.4

School archetypes in 95825

1 On the Rise3 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in 95825 is classified as On the Rise — 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 95825

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Encina High
San Juan Unified Building Momentum
33Sacramento0.7%4.0%33.9%11.1%
2Cottage Elementary
San Juan Unified Building Momentum
25Sacramento2.8%13.6%24.3%0.6%
3Greer Elementary
San Juan Unified On the Rise
22Sacramento4.5%12.9%40.9%1.7%
4Howe Avenue Elementary
San Juan Unified Building Momentum
16Sacramento1.9%10.6%32.7%3.3%

Schools in 95825 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 95825

  • 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 4 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 24.1/100, which is 19.7 points below the California state average of 43.8. 2.5% 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 Encina High with a Scope Score of 33/100 and 0.7% 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 24.1 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (19.7 points below). The exceeded rate averages 2.5% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 32.9% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 16.3 to 33.0, a 16.7-point spread.
How many schools are in Sacramento?
Sacramento 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.