Schools in 95621 — Citrus Heights, California: 7 schools. Average score 11.2 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 29.8/100 — 11.2 points below the state average of 41.0 (a state average weighted to 95621's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 21.9 to 43.9, a 22.0-point spread.
How 95621 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Cambridge Heights Elementary with a Scope Score of 44 and 25.4% of students exceeding standard.
Cohort growth among 95621's elementary schools — the returning cohort, 2023 G3 → 2025 G5 — averages +74 scale-score points across 5 schools in 95621 with a large enough tested cohort. Scale scores rise with grade for nearly every school, so this describes the cohort's trajectory, not a ranking against other zip codes — worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 95621 averages 25.4%, above the state average of 18.6%, weighted to 95621's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 95621 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Miles | Schools | Avg Score | vs 95621 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95621 | Citrus Heights | — | 7 | 29.8/100 | — |
| 95610 | Citrus Heights | 1.5 | 5 | 25.0/100 | -4.7 |
| 95842 | Sacramento | 2.8 | 5 | 36.4/100 | +6.6 |
| 95628 | Fair Oaks | 3.3 | 9 | 40.6/100 | +10.8 |
| 95661 | Roseville | 3.9 | 5 | 48.3/100 | +18.5 |
| 95843 | Antelope | 3.9 | 10 | 35.8/100 | +6.1 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 95621
Hidden gems: 3 schools in 95621 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
All schools in 95621
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
Elementary Schools (5)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cambridge Heights Elementary San Juan Unified | 25.4% | 67th percentile · SolidScope Score 44/100 |
| 2 | Lichen K-8 San Juan Unified | 14.2% | 42nd percentile · DevelopingScope Score 33/100 |
| 3 | Arlington Heights Elementary San Juan Unified | 6.0% | 30th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 28/100 |
| 4 | Carriage Drive Elementary San Juan Unified | 9.1% | 19th percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 24/100 |
| 5 | Grand Oaks Elementary San Juan Unified | 8.6% | 17th percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 23/100 |
Middle Schools (1)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sylvan Middle San Juan Unified | 3.0% | 16th percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 22/100 |
High Schools (1)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mesa Verde High San Juan Unified | 6.0% | 6th percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 34/100 |
Schools in 95621 on the map
Open these schools 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