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Schools in 95833 — Sacramento, California

95833 has 7 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 27.9 — 15.9 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 13.0 to 44.0, a 30.9-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
27.9
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
30.9
13.0 – 44.0
Avg Exceeded %
11.2%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
23.2%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
7
With Scope Scores

How 95833 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Two Rivers Elementary with a Scope Score of 44 and 19.1% of students exceeding standard.

Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 5.4 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 95833. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 95833 averages 23.2%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 95833 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 95833
95833Sacramento7Needs Support
27.9/100
95834Sacramento7Developing
44.3/100
+16.4
95831Sacramento8Developing
45.3/100
+17.5
95835Sacramento9Developing
38.8/100
+10.9
95829Sacramento4Solid
55.2/100
+27.3
95828Sacramento9Developing
36.3/100
+8.4

School archetypes in 95833

2 On the Rise5 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 2 schools in 95833 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 95833

#SchoolExceededScore
1Two Rivers Elementary
Natomas Unified On the Rise
19.1%Developing
44/100
2Hazel Strauch Elementary
Twin Rivers Unified Building Momentum
23.3%Developing
37/100
3Jefferson
Natomas Unified Building Momentum
10.8%Developing
35/100
4Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences
Twin Rivers Unified Building Momentum
12.3%Needs Support
28/100
5Larry G. Meeks Academy
Natomas Unified Building Momentum
11.0%Needs Support
25/100
6Bannon Creek
Natomas Unified On the Rise
0.3%Needs Support
13/100
7American Lakes
Natomas Unified Building Momentum
1.9%Needs Support
13/100

Schools in 95833 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 95833

  • 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 Sacramento good?
Sacramento's 7 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 27.9/100, which is 15.9 points below the California state average of 43.8. 11.2% 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 Sacramento?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Sacramento is Two Rivers Elementary with a Scope Score of 44/100 and 19.1% 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 Sacramento schools compare to the state average?
Sacramento elementary schools average a Scope Score of 27.9 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (15.9 points below). The exceeded rate averages 11.2% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 23.2% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 13.0 to 44.0, a 30.9-point spread.
How many schools are in Sacramento?
Sacramento has 7 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.