Schools in 95831 — Sacramento, California
95831 has 8 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 45.3 — 1.6 points near the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 25.4 to 68.7, a 43.3-point spread.
How 95831 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Genevieve Didion with a Scope Score of 69 and 43.8% of students exceeding standard.
High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 20.0% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.
Strong growth trajectory: Schools in 95831 show an average grade 3-to-5 improvement of +3.1 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.
Chronic absenteeism across 95831 averages 18.4%, near the state average of 18.1%.
How 95831 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 95831
Hidden gems: 3 schools in 95831 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 95831
| # | School | Score | County | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Genevieve Didion Sacramento City Unified Building Momentum | 69 | Sacramento | 43.8% | 71.8% | 7.8% | 0.7% |
| 2 | Matsuyama Elementary Sacramento City Unified Strong All-Around | 64 | Sacramento | 37.4% | 65.3% | 12.4% | 1.0% |
| 3 | School of Engineering & Sciences Sacramento City Unified Building Momentum | 59 | Sacramento | 22.4% | 45.7% | 17.5% | 7.6% |
| 4 | John F. Kennedy High Sacramento City Unified Building Momentum | 47 | Sacramento | 8.3% | 26.5% | 28.5% | 10.3% |
| 5 | Pony Express Elementary Sacramento City Unified On the Rise | 43 | Sacramento | 22.6% | 40.9% | 18.9% | 3.0% |
| 6 | Martin Luther King, Jr. Sacramento City Unified Building Momentum | 30 | Sacramento | 10.3% | 30.7% | 19.1% | 1.3% |
| 7 | Caroline Wenzel Elementary Sacramento City Unified On the Rise | 26 | Sacramento | 8.7% | 14.9% | 29.8% | 10.9% |
| 8 | Alice Birney Waldorf-Inspired Sacramento City Unified On the Rise | 25 | Sacramento | 6.3% | 21.9% | 13.0% | 1.5% |
Schools in 95831 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 95831
- 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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