Schools in 95621 — Citrus Heights, California: 7 schools. Average score 9.4 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.
95621 has 7 ranked schools in Citrus Heights, averaging a Scope Score of 35.4/100 — 9.4 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 28.6 to 48.2, a 19.5-point spread.
How 95621 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Cambridge Heights Elementary with a Scope Score of 48 and 25.4% of students exceeding standard.
Chronic absenteeism across 95621 averages 25.4%, above the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 95621 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 95621 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95621 | Citrus Heights | 7 | Developing 35.4/100 | — |
| 95620 | Dixon | 7 | Developing 32.8/100 | -2.6 |
| 95623 | El Dorado | 4 | Solid 52.9/100 | +17.5 |
| 95624 | Elk Grove | 13 | Solid 50.8/100 | +15.3 |
| 95616 | Davis | 12 | Solid 56.3/100 | +20.8 |
| 95627 | Esparto | 3 | Developing 38.1/100 | +2.6 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 95621
Hidden gems: 2 schools in 95621 are classified as On the Rise (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 95621
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cambridge Heights Elementary San Juan Unified Culture First | 25.4% | Developing 48/100 |
| 2 | Lichen K-8 San Juan Unified On the Rise | 14.2% | Developing 40/100 |
| 3 | Arlington Heights Elementary San Juan Unified On the Rise | 6.0% | Developing 38/100 |
| 4 | Mesa Verde High San Juan Unified Building Momentum | 6.0% | Developing 32/100 |
| 5 | Carriage Drive Elementary San Juan Unified Building Momentum | 9.1% | Developing 31/100 |
| 6 | Grand Oaks Elementary San Juan Unified Building Momentum | 8.6% | Needs Support 30/100 |
| 7 | Sylvan Middle San Juan Unified Building Momentum | 3.0% | Needs Support 29/100 |
Schools in 95621 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