Schools in 95608 — Carmichael, California
95608 has 12 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 33.4 — 10.3 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 18.7 to 57.3, a 38.6-point spread.
How 95608 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Winston Churchill Middle with a Scope Score of 57 and 40.9% of students exceeding standard.
Chronic absenteeism across 95608 averages 20.8%, below the state average of 18.1%.
How 95608 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 95608
Hidden gems: 5 schools in 95608 are classified as On the Rise (4) 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 95608
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Winston Churchill Middle San Juan Unified Building Momentum | 40.9% | Solid 57/100 |
| 2 | Mary Deterding Elementary San Juan Unified Culture First | 33.9% | Solid 54/100 |
| 3 | Del Dayo Elementary San Juan Unified Growth Engine | 24.7% | Developing 50/100 |
| 4 | Mission Avenue Open Elementary San Juan Unified On the Rise | 15.1% | Developing 40/100 |
| 5 | Carmichael Elementary San Juan Unified Building Momentum | 8.3% | Developing 31/100 |
| 6 | Albert Schweitzer Elementary San Juan Unified Building Momentum | 11.7% | Developing 31/100 |
| 7 | John Barrett Middle San Juan Unified Building Momentum | 10.7% | Developing 31/100 |
| 8 | Cameron Ranch Elementary San Juan Unified On the Rise | 4.8% | Needs Support 27/100 |
| 9 | Charles Peck Elementary San Juan Unified On the Rise | 3.9% | Needs Support 24/100 |
| 10 | Thomas Kelly Elementary San Juan Unified On the Rise | 5.0% | Needs Support 20/100 |
| 11 | Coyle Avenue Elementary San Juan Unified Building Momentum | 4.5% | Needs Support 19/100 |
| 12 | Starr King K-8 San Juan Unified Building Momentum | 2.5% | Needs Support 19/100 |
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.
What Scope Scores can't tell you about 95608
- 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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