Natomas Unified School District
School District · Sacramento, California
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
19
11 elem, 2 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,964
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.2:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
19
11 elem, 2 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,964
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.2:1
Evaluating Natomas Unified?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Natomas Unified as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Elementary
Sacramento · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle
Sacramento · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep
Sacramento · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#457 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.5
below California avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,964
$2,683 vs California median
District size
14,950 students
Much larger than California median
The short answer
Natomas Unified ranks #457 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Natomas Unified's schools with real test data average 5.8/10 across 19 schools. Its top-rated schools are Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Elementary (9.2/10), Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle (8.5/10), and Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep (8.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.8/10 despite 76% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.8 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Natomas Unified schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +9.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Natomas Unified schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Natomas Unified
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (19 of 19). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Elementary | 9.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle | 8.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep | 8.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Larry G. Meeks Academy | 7.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Discovery High | 7.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Inderkum High | 7.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Leroy Greene Academy | 7.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Two Rivers Elementary | 7.0 / 10 |
| 9 | Heron | 6.4 / 10 |
| 10 | Natomas High | 6.0 / 10 |
See all 19 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Natomas Unified
Natomas Unified is a Sacramento, California school district serving 19 schools. The district educates 14,950 students with a student-teacher ratio of 22.2:1. The district invests $14,964 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.8/10, Natomas Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.2/10.
In standardized testing, Natomas Unified students show an average math proficiency of 35.0% and ELA proficiency of 44.0%.
The district includes 11 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 5 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Natomas Unified, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Natomas Unified with test data.
Schools in Natomas Unified
19 schools Elementary Schools 11
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 5
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Sacramento
- Total Enrollment
- 14,950
- Teachers (FTE)
- 672
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Natomas Unified?
Natomas Unified has 19 schools in total — 11 elementary, 2 middle, and 5 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Natomas Unified?
The average composite rating for Natomas Unified is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Natomas Unified?
Natomas Unified spends $14,964 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Natomas Unified?
The average student-teacher ratio in Natomas Unified is 22.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Natomas Unified?
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Elementary is the highest-rated school in Natomas Unified with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What are the test scores in Natomas Unified?
Across schools in Natomas Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 35.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 44.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Natomas Unified compare to other districts in California?
Natomas Unified has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 19 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 35.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 44.0%
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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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