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Schools in 95673 — Rio Linda, California: 95673 schools average near the state. The 13.9-point spread is where the choice actually lives.

95673 has 5 ranked schools in Rio Linda, averaging a Scope Score of 44.0/100 — within 0.9 points of the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 38.4 to 52.2, a 13.9-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
44.0
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
13.9
38.4 – 52.2
Avg Exceeded %
18.6%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
22.3%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
5
With Scope Scores

How 95673 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Heritage Peak Charter with a Scope Score of 52 and 17.5% of students exceeding standard.

Average proficiency falls 10.2 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 95673. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 95673 averages 22.3%, above the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 95673 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 95673
95673Rio Linda5Developing
44.0/100
95672Rescue3Solid
55.1/100
+11.1
95670Rancho Cordova18Developing
34.3/100
-9.7
95677Rocklin4Solid
59.3/100
+15.3
95678Roseville13Developing
41.7/100
-2.3
95667Placerville10Developing
33.9/100
-10.0

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 95673

1 Growth Engine4 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in 95673 is classified as 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

For the data nerds

All schools in 95673

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Heritage Peak Charter
Twin Rivers Unified Growth Engine
17.5%Solid
52/100
2Rio Linda High
Twin Rivers Unified Building Momentum
18.1%Developing
48/100
3Westside Elementary
Twin Rivers Unified Building Momentum
19.0%Developing
42/100
4Dry Creek Elementary
Twin Rivers Unified Building Momentum
20.3%Developing
39/100
5Orchard Elementary
Twin Rivers Unified Building Momentum
18.1%Developing
38/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 5 schools in 95673Methodology · Explore all schools

Schools in 95673 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 95673

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 95673 (Rio Linda) good?
95673 has 5 ranked schools in Rio Linda, averaging a Scope Score of 44.0/100 — within 0.9 points of the state average. 18.6% 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 95673?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 95673 is Heritage Peak Charter with a Scope Score of 52/100 and 17.5% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 95673 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 95673 average a Scope Score of 44.0/100 — within 0.9 points of the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 18.6% vs. 21.3% statewide.
How many schools are in zip code 95673?
Zip code 95673 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.