Folsom-cordova Unified School District
School District · Rancho Cordova, California
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
34
22 elem, 4 mid, 6 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,050
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.9:1
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
34
22 elem, 4 mid, 6 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,050
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.9:1
How this district compares
California rank
#364 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.1
below California avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,050
$2,597 vs California median
District size
20,977 students
Much larger than California median
About Folsom-cordova Unified
Folsom-cordova Unified is a Rancho Cordova, California school district serving 34 schools. The district educates 20,977 students with a student-teacher ratio of 21.9:1. The district invests $15,050 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.2/10, Folsom-cordova Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Oak Chan Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Folsom-cordova Unified students show an average math proficiency of 44.6% and ELA proficiency of 52.4%.
The district includes 22 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 6 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Folsom-cordova Unified, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Folsom-cordova Unified with test data.
Schools in Folsom-cordova Unified
34 schools Elementary Schools 22
Middle Schools 4
High Schools 6
Other Schools 2
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Rancho Cordova
- Total Enrollment
- 20,977
- Teachers (FTE)
- 956
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Folsom-cordova Unified?
Folsom-cordova Unified has 34 schools in total — 22 elementary, 4 middle, and 6 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Folsom-cordova Unified?
The average composite rating for Folsom-cordova Unified is 6.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Folsom-cordova Unified?
Folsom-cordova Unified spends $15,050 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Folsom-cordova Unified?
The average student-teacher ratio in Folsom-cordova Unified is 21.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Folsom-cordova Unified?
Oak Chan Elementary is the highest-rated school in Folsom-cordova Unified with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Folsom-cordova Unified?
Across schools in Folsom-cordova Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 44.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 52.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Folsom-cordova Unified compare to other districts in California?
Folsom-cordova Unified has an average school rating of 6.2/10 across 34 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 44.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 52.4%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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