Schools in 95608 — Carmichael, California: 15 schools. Average score 8.9 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.
95608 has 15 ranked schools in Carmichael, averaging a Scope Score of 35.9/100 — 8.9 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 18.3 to 55.5, a 37.1-point spread.
How 95608 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Winston Churchill Middle with a Scope Score of 55 and 40.9% of students exceeding standard.
Chronic absenteeism across 95608 averages 21.3%, above the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 95608 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 95608 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95608 | Carmichael | 15 | Developing 35.9/100 | — |
| 95610 | Citrus Heights | 5 | Needs Support 29.2/100 | -6.7 |
| 95605 | West Sacramento | 3 | Developing 35.9/100 | +0.0 |
| 95603 | Auburn | 8 | Developing 39.1/100 | +3.2 |
| 95616 | Davis | 12 | Solid 56.3/100 | +20.4 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 95608
Hidden gems: 6 schools in 95608 are classified as On the Rise (4) or Growth Engine (2) — 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 95608
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Winston Churchill Middle San Juan Unified Building Momentum | 40.9% | Solid 55/100 |
| 2 | Mary Deterding Elementary San Juan Unified Culture First | 33.9% | Solid 51/100 |
| 3 | California Montessori Project-San Juan Campuses San Juan Unified Growth Engine | 18.9% | Developing 49/100 |
| 4 | Del Dayo Elementary San Juan Unified Growth Engine | 24.7% | Developing 48/100 |
| 5 | Mission Avenue Open Elementary San Juan Unified On the Rise | 15.1% | Developing 42/100 |
| 6 | Visions In Education San Juan Unified Culture First | 18.3% | Developing 41/100 |
| 7 | Options for Youth-San Juan San Juan Unified Building Momentum | 8.0% | Developing 35/100 |
| 8 | Carmichael Elementary San Juan Unified Building Momentum | 8.3% | Developing 35/100 |
| 9 | John Barrett Middle San Juan Unified Building Momentum | 10.7% | Developing 34/100 |
| 10 | Cameron Ranch Elementary San Juan Unified On the Rise | 4.8% | Developing 31/100 |
| 11 | Albert Schweitzer Elementary San Juan Unified Building Momentum | 11.7% | Developing 31/100 |
| 12 | Charles Peck Elementary San Juan Unified On the Rise | 3.9% | Needs Support 26/100 |
| 13 | Starr King K-8 San Juan Unified Building Momentum | 2.5% | Needs Support 21/100 |
| 14 | Coyle Avenue Elementary San Juan Unified Building Momentum | 4.5% | Needs Support 20/100 |
| 15 | Thomas Kelly Elementary San Juan Unified On the Rise | 5.0% | Needs Support 18/100 |
Schools in 95608 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.
Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology