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Schools in 95610 — Citrus Heights, California: 5 schools. Average score 15.6 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.

95610 has 5 ranked schools in Citrus Heights, averaging a Scope Score of 29.2/100 — 15.6 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 12.6 to 38.9, a 26.3-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
29.2
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
26.3
12.6 – 38.9
Avg Exceeded %
8.1%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
28.9%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
5
With Scope Scores

How 95610 schools perform

The top-ranked school is San Juan High with a Scope Score of 39 and 6.3% of students exceeding standard.

Schools in 95610 show an average grade 3-to-5 growth of +3.3 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.

Chronic absenteeism across 95610 averages 28.9%, above the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 95610 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 95610
95610Citrus Heights5Needs Support
29.2/100
95608Carmichael15Developing
35.9/100
+6.7
95605West Sacramento3Developing
35.9/100
+6.7
95616Davis12Solid
56.3/100
+27.1
95603Auburn8Developing
39.1/100
+9.9
95620Dixon7Developing
32.8/100
+3.6

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 95610

3 On the Rise2 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 3 schools in 95610 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

For the data nerds

All schools in 95610

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1San Juan High
San Juan Unified Building Momentum
6.3%Developing
39/100
2Skycrest Elementary
San Juan Unified On the Rise
10.3%Developing
35/100
3Kingswood K-8
San Juan Unified On the Rise
7.4%Developing
31/100
4Woodside K-8
San Juan Unified On the Rise
11.4%Needs Support
28/100
5Mariposa Avenue Elementary
San Juan Unified Building Momentum
5.1%Needs Support
13/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 5 schools in 95610Methodology · Explore all schools

Schools in 95610 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 95610

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

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in 95610 (Citrus Heights) good?
95610 has 5 ranked schools in Citrus Heights, averaging a Scope Score of 29.2/100 — 15.6 points below the state average. 8.1% of students exceed the state standard on average. Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in 95610?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 95610 is San Juan High with a Scope Score of 39/100 and 6.3% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 95610 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 95610 average a Scope Score of 29.2/100 — 15.6 points below the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 8.1% vs. 21.3% statewide.
How many schools are in zip code 95610?
Zip code 95610 has 5 ranked 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 seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline proficiency. Full methodology and weights.