School Profile · Elk Grove
California Montessori Project - Elk Grove Campus: This school runs ahead of the state average. The bar itself is the harder conversation.
California Montessori Project - Elk Grove Campus posts 49% meeting the standard against 43% statewide — ahead of most, with real headroom above the bar.
8828 Elk Grove Boulevard, Suite 4, 95624 (opens in new tab)·Elk Grove Unified·Elk Grove·Grades K-8·577 students·28% low-income·Charter·2024–25 CAASPP·(916) 714-9699·Website
Charter school — publicly funded, independently operated, open enrollment via lottery. Learn more
Scope Score
47
🌱 Building Momentum · Developing
ranked #1,996 statewide · #21 of 45 in Elk Grove Unified
California Montessori Project - Elk Grove Campus scores 47 of 100 on SchoolScope's Scope Score — the 65th percentile of 5,744 California elementary schools (CDE CAASPP 2025).
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Most rating sites would stop at “49% proficient” and call it done. California Montessori Project - Elk Grove Campus deserves a closer read. The school sits in Elk Grove, where one in four students qualify for free or reduced lunch — and reading the numbers without that context misreads the school.
The headline number: 48.8% of low-income students met the ELA standard — versus 38.2% for the same group statewide.
As a charter, California Montessori Project - Elk Grove Campus enrolls by application, not address — the score reads the same, the enrollment path doesn't.
The story this school is actually telling
The school, grade by grade
ELA · CAASPP 2024–25Different students, same year — each bar is one grade's proficiency mix.
27%
30%
43%
Grade 3 · 57% proficient
25%
19%
56%
Grade 4 · 44% proficient
31%
30%
39%
Grade 5 · 61% proficient
The honest read: the share exceeding rises 3.8pp across grades; the floor rises 3.1pp. The state average rises 4.5pp over the same span. Kids here gain ground the longer they stay — the pattern you want to see. A school visit and conversation with teachers will tell you more than this number.
48.8%
Low-income · ELA · met standard
California Montessori Project - Elk Grove Campus's most underrated number
48.8% of low-income students met the ELA standard — versus 38.2% for the same group statewide. That's the strongest kind of signal a school can post: it holds across income lines.
California Montessori Project - Elk Grove Campus low-income: 48.8%State low-income: 38.2%
The 5 things our score weighs
Exceeded standard
23.2%
State 21.3%
1.9pp above state avg
Met or exceeded
48.8%
State 42.7%
6.1pp above state avg
Growth (G3→G5)
-0.1pp
State -2.9pp
Scores decline across grades
Chronic absenteeism
16.8%
State 17.9%
1.1pp below state avg
Suspension rate
0.9%
State 1.6%
0.8pp below state avg
Worth a school visit
Ask how the school challenges kids who clear the standard early. The gap between meeting and exceeding is where pacing shows.
Where the path goes
The path below follows attendance boundaries — scores shown for each next step.
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The community around it
Community Profile
Context — not part of the Scope ScoreStudent demographics
Hispanic30.0%
White25.5%
Asian19.2%
Black4.5%
Other20.8%
GenderFemale 48.9%Male 51.1%
Low IncomeFree/reduced lunch eligible 28.1% (36pp below CA avg)
Resources & Access
Enrollment
577
Near CA avg (~620)
Transitional Kindergarten
TK status unconfirmed
No TK enrollment is on file with the state for this school — that isn't the same as “no TK.” Confirm directly with the district.
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
4 more students per teacher than CA avg
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,179
CA avg: $14,815 · District avg · NCES F-33
Teacher Salary Range
$58,060 – $117,527
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
At California Montessori Project - Elk Grove Campus in Elk Grove, 48.8% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 45.2% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. California Montessori Project - Elk Grove Campus outperforms its district average for low-income students by 3.6 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (36.9% Math proficient); Hispanic students (56.3% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 14.1 percentage points for low-income students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 84 students tested.
Equity Gaps
ELA · Low-Income−14.1pp
45.3% vs 59.4% overall · n=73
3 more gaps by subject
ELA Exceeded · Low-Income−7.8pp
19.9% vs 27.7% overall · n=73
Math · Low-Income−13.1pp
33.0% vs 46.2% overall · n=73
Math Exceeded · Low-Income−7.8pp
12.8% vs 20.7% overall · n=73
Subgroups with fewer than 15 students are excluded for privacy. Gaps of less than 3 percentage points are not shown.
Subgroup Proficiency
Low-Income84 tested
ELA 48.8%·Math 36.9%· +3.6pp vs district
Hispanic80 tested
ELA 56.3%·Math 38.7%· +12.9pp vs district
White79 tested
ELA 58.2%·Math 48.1%· -4.5pp vs district
Weighted average across tested grades. Subgroups with fewer than 15 students excluded. Data: CDE CAASPP 2024-25.
Subgroup Growth by Grade
Change in proficiency from lowest tested grade. Shows which groups are gaining ground.
Low-income student ELA proficiency rises by 11.0pp from grade 3 to grade 5 at this school. District average: +2.0pp.
Subgroups with fewer than 10 tested students per grade are not shown.
Funding Breakdown
Neighborhood Context
Median Income
$125K
$40K above CA median
Median Home Value
$633K
$26K below CA median
Bachelor's+
34%
1pp below CA avg
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024) · ZIP-level
Whole Child
Teacher experience, college/career readiness, and more. Context only — never part of the Scope Score.
Teacher Experience
7.8 years avg experience
26 teachers · 8% second-year
Teacher Credentials
86% fully credentialed
10.5% on intern/emergency permit
Source: CDE SARC, 2024-25
Community Profile provides context about who attends this school and the resources available. These factors are never part of the Scope Score. Learn why →
For the data nerdsEvery number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
For the data nerds
Every number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
01Score factorsWeighted composite · 2024–25
Exceeded standard · 43%
23.2%
↑ vs CA 21.3% · 52th pctile
Met or exceeded · 22%
48.8%
↑ vs CA 42.7% · 55th pctile
Growth (G3→G5) · 15%
-0.1pp
↑ vs CA -2.9pp · 53th pctile
Chronic absenteeism · 10%
16.8%
↑ vs CA 17.9% · 52th pctile
Suspension rate · 5%
0.9%
↑ vs CA 1.6% · 56th pctile
02By grade & subgroupCAASPP 2024–25 · % of tested students
| ELA | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 73 | 27% | 30% | 22% | 21% | 58% | +14 |
| Grade 4 | 53 | 25% | 19% | 21% | 36% | 43% | −1 |
| Grade 5 | 61 | 31% | 30% | 11% | 28% | 61% | +13 |
| Grade 6 | 57 | 30% | 33% | 14% | 23% | 63% | +17 |
| Grade 7 | 36 | 22% | 44% | 11% | 22% | 67% | +19 |
| Grade 8 | 29 | 31% | 34% | 28% | 7% | 66% | +19 |
| Math | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 73 | 21% | 29% | 26% | 25% | 49% | +4 |
| Grade 4 | 53 | 9% | 26% | 43% | 21% | 36% | −6 |
| Grade 5 | 61 | 26% | 20% | 31% | 23% | 46% | +11 |
| Grade 6 | 57 | 33% | 14% | 19% | 33% | 47% | +12 |
| Grade 7 | 36 | 17% | 31% | 22% | 31% | 47% | +13 |
| Grade 8 | 29 | 17% | 34% | 21% | 28% | 52% | +19 |
| Science (CAST) | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5/8/11 | 90 | 21% | 27% | 41% | 11% |
CAST is tested in grades 5, 8, and once in high school — not annually. Not part of the Scope Score.
| Subgroup · ELA | Tested | MET+ | vs district | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Socioeconomically Disadvantaged | 84 | 48.8% | +4 | +11 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 80 | 56.3% | +13 | +17 |
| White | 79 | 58.2% | −5 | −4 |
03Peer comparison · nearest elementary schoolssorted by Scope Score
| School | Dist | Scope | EXC | MET+ | Growth | Susp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Montessori Project - Elk Grove Campus ← | — | 47 | 23.2% | 48.8% | −0.1 | 0.9% |
| Zehnder Ranch Elementary | 1.8 mi | 70 | 47.8% | 71.7% | −4.1 | 0.2% |
| Edna Batey Elementary | 1.8 mi | 67 | 42.6% | 68.9% | −12.2 | 0.6% |
| Miwok Village Elementary | 1.2 mi | 65 | 43.3% | 68.3% | −5.2 | 0.3% |
| California average | — | 43 | 21.3% | 42.7% | −2.9 | 1.6% |
04More measurescontext · not all part of the Scope Score
Scope Score history
2019 · 2022 · 2023 · 2024 · 2025 · no testing 2020–21 (COVID) · rank #3672 → #1252 → #2066 → #1901 → #1996
What we can't show
- — Scored here as an elementary school — other grade spans appear in the data appendix.
Source: CA Dept. of Education · CAASPP 2024–25 · n=5,744 elementary schools · Data updated 2026-07-03methodology · data updates · CSV · report issue
Frequently asked questions
Is California Montessori Project - Elk Grove Campus a good elementary school?
California Montessori Project - Elk Grove Campus has a Scope Score of 47 out of 100, placing it in the 65th percentile of California elementary schools and ranked #1,996 statewide. 23.2% of students exceeded the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment, which is near the California average of 21.3%. The Scope Score weights six dimensions for elementary schools: exceeded standard (43%), met or exceeded (22%), grade 3-to-5 growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), ELPAC English Learner proficiency (5%), and suspension rate (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What are California Montessori Project - Elk Grove Campus's CAASPP test scores?
On the 2025 CAASPP Smarter Balanced Assessment, 48.8% of students at California Montessori Project - Elk Grove Campus met or exceeded the state standard in ELA and Math combined, and 23.2% exceeded it. The gap between those numbers matters: 25.6% of students are at the proficiency floor, while 23.2% pushed past it. Most rating sites report only the combined "proficient" number. SchoolScope surfaces the exceeded-vs-met split because it reveals whether a school's curriculum challenges students beyond minimum proficiency or paces toward it. 374 student-subject combinations were assessed.
How does California Montessori Project - Elk Grove Campus rank in California?
California Montessori Project - Elk Grove Campus ranks #1,996 among California elementary schools by Scope Score, placing it in the 65th percentile. This ranking is based on a weighted composite of 2025 CAASPP test performance (exceeded and met rates), grade-level growth (Grade 3 to grade 5 growth), chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score shows what drives the ranking so parents can decide what matters most to their family. See full methodology.
Is California Montessori Project - Elk Grove Campus getting better or worse?
Based on 2025 CAASPP data, proficiency at California Montessori Project - Elk Grove Campus decreases by 0.1 percentage points from Grade 3 to grade 5 growth. This downward pattern doesn't necessarily mean the school is failing — it can reflect cohort differences, demographic shifts, or curriculum changes. A campus visit and conversation with teachers can reveal what the numbers can't. Growth trajectory is weighted at 15% in the elementary Scope Score because it measures what the school does, not just who walks in the door.
What is the attendance and school culture like at California Montessori Project - Elk Grove Campus?
16.8% of students at California Montessori Project - Elk Grove Campus are chronically absent (missing 10% or more of school days), which is better than the California average of 17.9%. The suspension rate is 0.9%, indicating a low-discipline-incident environment. SchoolScope includes these culture metrics in the Scope Score because they reflect day-to-day school experience in ways test scores alone cannot.
How does California Montessori Project - Elk Grove Campus compare to other schools in Elk Grove?
California Montessori Project - Elk Grove Campus scores 47/100 (65th percentile) among California elementary schools. To compare with nearby schools, SchoolScope shows the same metrics side by side: exceeded rate, proficiency, growth trajectory, and school culture indicators. The school serves 577 students. Use the schools in Elk Grove page or the map view to compare all elementary schools nearby.
How does California Montessori Project - Elk Grove Campus serve low-income and underrepresented students?
At California Montessori Project - Elk Grove Campus in Elk Grove, 48.8% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 45.2% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. California Montessori Project - Elk Grove Campus outperforms its district average for low-income students by 3.6 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (36.9% Math proficient); Hispanic students (56.3% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 14.1 percentage points for low-income students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 84 students tested. SchoolScope shows disaggregated test scores by demographic subgroup so you can see how a school performs for your child's specific group — not just the school-wide average. Subgroup data is context, not part of the Scope Score: we don't penalize schools for who they serve. See our equity approach.