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Schools in 95864 — Sacramento, California

95864 has 5 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 42.4 — 1.3 points near the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 28.1 to 61.6, a 33.5-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
42.4
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
33.5
28.1 – 61.6
Avg Exceeded %
18.5%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
21.6%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
5
With Scope Scores

How 95864 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Rio Americano High with a Scope Score of 62 and 22.1% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 95864 averages 21.6%, below the state average of 18.1%.

School archetypes in 95864

1 Culture First1 On the Rise3 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in 95864 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 95864

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Rio Americano High
San Juan Unified Building Momentum
62Sacramento22.1%49.8%22.1%5.2%
2Mariemont Elementary
San Juan Unified Culture First
56Sacramento33.9%64.5%11.4%1.2%
3Arden Middle
San Juan Unified On the Rise
38Sacramento16.8%41.8%20.8%6.8%
4Thomas Edison Language Institute K-8
San Juan Unified Building Momentum
29Sacramento7.0%22.3%25.2%6.2%
5Sierra Oaks K-8
San Juan Unified Building Momentum
28Sacramento12.9%29.7%28.5%7.7%

Schools in 95864 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 95864

  • 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 5 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 42.4/100, which is 1.3 points near the California state average of 43.8. 18.5% 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 Rio Americano High with a Scope Score of 62/100 and 22.1% 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 42.4 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (1.3 points near). The exceeded rate averages 18.5% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 21.6% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 28.1 to 61.6, a 33.5-point spread.
How many schools are in Sacramento?
Sacramento has 5 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.

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