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Schools in 95670 — Rancho Cordova, California

95670 has 14 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 33.7 — 10.1 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 7.5 to 82.8, a 75.4-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
33.7
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
75.4
7.5 – 82.8
Avg Exceeded %
13.3%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
23.0%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
14
With Scope Scores

How 95670 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Riverview STEM Elementary with a Scope Score of 83 and 59.1% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 95670 averages 23.0%, below the state average of 18.1%.

How 95670 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 95670
95670Rancho Cordova14Developing
33.7/100
95672Rescue3Solid
56.2/100
+22.5
95667Placerville8Developing
33.0/100
-0.7
95673Rio Linda4Developing
41.3/100
+7.6
95677Rocklin4Solid
57.2/100
+23.5
95662Orangevale9Developing
46.2/100
+12.5

School archetypes in 95670

5 On the Rise1 High Ceiling8 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 5 schools in 95670 are classified as On the Rise (5) — 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 95670

#SchoolExceededScore
1Riverview STEM Elementary
Folsom-Cordova Unified High Ceiling
59.1%Strong
83/100
2Gold River Discovery Center K-8
San Juan Unified Building Momentum
24.7%Developing
48/100
3Peter J. Shields Elementary
Folsom-Cordova Unified Building Momentum
18.9%Developing
41/100
4Navigator Elementary
Folsom-Cordova Unified Building Momentum
16.3%Developing
41/100
5Cordova High
Folsom-Cordova Unified Building Momentum
13.0%Developing
40/100
6W. E. Mitchell Middle
Folsom-Cordova Unified On the Rise
9.5%Developing
32/100
7Cordova Villa Elementary
Folsom-Cordova Unified On the Rise
9.1%Developing
30/100
8Cordova Gardens Academy of Arts and Sciences
Folsom-Cordova Unified Building Momentum
9.2%Needs Support
29/100
9Williamson Elementary
Folsom-Cordova Unified On the Rise
4.7%Needs Support
27/100
10Rancho Cordova Elementary
Folsom-Cordova Unified Building Momentum
5.6%Needs Support
24/100
11White Rock Elementary
Folsom-Cordova Unified Building Momentum
6.1%Needs Support
24/100
12Cordova Meadows Elementary
Folsom-Cordova Unified On the Rise
5.0%Needs Support
23/100
13Mills Middle
Folsom-Cordova Unified On the Rise
4.3%Needs Support
22/100
14Kinney High (Continuation)
Folsom-Cordova Unified Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
7/100

Schools in 95670 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 95670

  • 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

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Rancho Cordova good?
Rancho Cordova's 14 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 33.7/100, which is 10.1 points below the California state average of 43.8. 13.3% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Rancho Cordova?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Rancho Cordova is Riverview STEM Elementary with a Scope Score of 83/100 and 59.1% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Rancho Cordova schools compare to the state average?
Rancho Cordova elementary schools average a Scope Score of 33.7 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (10.1 points below). The exceeded rate averages 13.3% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 23.0% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 7.5 to 82.8, a 75.4-point spread.
How many schools are in Rancho Cordova?
Rancho Cordova has 14 ranked elementary 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 six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.