Schools in 95826 — Sacramento, California
95826 has 6 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 34.7 — 9.1 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 23.9 to 45.7, a 21.9-point spread.
How 95826 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Golden Empire Elementary with a Scope Score of 46 and 18.1% of students exceeding standard.
Chronic absenteeism across 95826 averages 26.6%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.
How 95826 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 95826
Hidden gems: 3 schools in 95826 are classified as On the Rise (2) or 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 95826
| # | School | Score | County | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Golden Empire Elementary Sacramento City Unified Growth Engine | 46 | Sacramento | 18.1% | 47.1% | 20.6% | 3.4% |
| 2 | O. W. Erlewine Elementary Sacramento City Unified On the Rise | 39 | Sacramento | 18.8% | 43.2% | 29.8% | 2.0% |
| 3 | Sierra-Enterprise Elementary Elk Grove Unified Building Momentum | 36 | Sacramento | 12.9% | 35.3% | 32.9% | 1.8% |
| 4 | Hubert H. Bancroft Elementary Sacramento City Unified Building Momentum | 33 | Sacramento | 15.2% | 34.2% | 31.0% | 3.9% |
| 5 | Sequoia Elementary Sacramento City Unified Building Momentum | 30 | Sacramento | 13.7% | 33.0% | 27.0% | 7.5% |
| 6 | Isador Cohen Elementary Sacramento City Unified On the Rise | 24 | Sacramento | 3.5% | 11.2% | 18.5% | 3.0% |
Schools in 95826 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 95826
- 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
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