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Sacramento · 95821

One ZIP code.Very different school stories.

Explore the public schools listed in 95821, compare the patterns, and see what deserves a closer look.

El Camino Fundamental HighJames R. Cowan Fundamental ElementaryMira Loma HighDel Paso Manor ElementaryArcade Fundamental MiddlePasadena Avenue ElementaryAspire Alexander Twilight Secondary AcademyAspire Alexander Twilight College Preparatory AcadWhitney Avenue ElementaryMarconi Learning AcademyDyer-Kelly ElementaryKatherine Johnson Middle95821N ↑
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Census ZIP approximation (ZCTA)

95821 at a glance

95821 (Sacramento) has 12 public schools in this SchoolScope results directory. Compare schools by their primary reporting level below.

Directory coverage, not a complete inventory of every campus. Each school appears at its primary reporting level; K–8 and K–12 campuses can serve additional grades.

One ZIP, different school levels

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Elementary schools

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6 comparable schools · average 22.7/100 · range 9.3–46.8

Middle schools

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3 comparable schools · average 16.0/100 · range 8.4–24.0

High schools

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2 comparable schools · average 47.8/100 · range 46.4–49.1

Explore ZIP codes near 95821

ZIPAreaRanked schoolsDistance
95825Sacramento42.1 mi
95864Sacramento72.4 mi
95815Sacramento53.4 mi
95608Carmichael143.6 mi
95838Sacramento133.9 mi

Nearby ZIPs use approximate distances between school-location centers. Counts cover ranked comprehensive schools.

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Schools in 95821

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Elementary schools in 95821 · 6 schools

CompareSchoolExceededScore
James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary
San Juan Unified Growth Engine
26.2%72nd percentile · SolidScope Score 47/100
Del Paso Manor Elementary
San Juan Unified Building Momentum
25.5%36th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 30/100
Pasadena Avenue Elementary
San Juan Unified Building Momentum
6.3%14th percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 22/100
Aspire Alexander Twilight College Preparatory Acad
San Juan Unified Building Momentum
2.3%4th percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 15/100
Whitney Avenue Elementary
San Juan Unified Building Momentum
4.1%2nd percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 13/100
Dyer-Kelly Elementary
San Juan Unified Building Momentum
1.1%1st percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 9/100

Middle schools in 95821 · 3 schools

CompareSchoolExceededScore
Arcade Fundamental Middle
San Juan Unified Building Momentum
6.5%22nd percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 24/100
Aspire Alexander Twilight Secondary Academy
San Juan Unified Building Momentum
2.3%4th percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 15/100
Katherine Johnson Middle
San Juan Unified Building Momentum
0.8%bottom percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 8/100

High schools in 95821 · 3 schools

CompareSchoolExceededScore
El Camino Fundamental High
San Juan Unified Building Momentum
12.2%38th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 49/100
Mira Loma High
San Juan Unified Building Momentum
25.9%29th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 46/100
Marconi Learning Academy
Robla Elementary alternative school
6.7%19th percentile · Needs SupportWithin its own school classScope Score 12/100
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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.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are listed in 95821?
This SchoolScope directory lists 12 public schools in 95821 (Sacramento) with 2024–25 reporting records. This is directory coverage, not a complete campus inventory. Each school appears under its primary reporting level; a K–8 or K–12 campus may serve additional grades.
Which schools have the highest scores in 95821?
Among comprehensive public schools listed here, the highest Scope Score at each primary reporting level is: Elementary: James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary (47/100). Middle: Arcade Fundamental Middle (24/100). High: El Camino Fundamental High (49/100). These are separate level rankings, not a single cross-level league table. A score does not establish fit or enrollment eligibility. See the methodology.
Can I compare elementary, middle, and high schools directly?
Compare schools at the same level and within the same enrollment group. Scope Score formulas and available measures differ by level. The plots show comprehensive public schools separately for each level; individual profiles explain their comparison group.
Are schools in 95821 assigned to every address in that ZIP code?
No. ZIP codes organize mail and school listings; they are not school attendance boundaries. Confirm your address, grade, program, and enrollment requirements directly with the school or district.
What does a SchoolScope pattern mean?
Archetypes summarize patterns in publicly reported academic and school-climate measures. They describe reported results, not a school’s quality or a child’s fit. Open the school profile for reporting years, missing measures, and questions to ask. Read how the patterns are defined.
Where do these results come from?
The underlying public data comes from the California Department of Education, including CAASPP reporting for 2024–25. Scope Scores and archetypes are SchoolScope calculations, not official CDE ratings. View CDE data and SchoolScope’s methodology and limitations.

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