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#7760 of 9,539 schools in CA
Andrew Carnegie Middle
Middle School · San Juan Unified · Orangevale, CA
A San Juan Unified middle school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5820 Illinois Ave., Orangevale, CA 95662
- Math 36% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 53% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 22.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Andrew Carnegie Middle score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 20 points since 2020, reaching 44% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Andrew Carnegie Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated726/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$93,613
Median home value
$500,000
Median rent
$1,841/mo
College educated
29.5%
Homeownership
76.4%
Poverty rate
8.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95662; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almondale AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 41 | Compare → |
| Louis Pasteur Fundamental MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 6–8 | 1.6 mi | 703 | Compare → |
| Odyssey Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | 4–12 | 2.7 mi | 71 | Compare → |
| Sutter MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 6–8 | 3.3 mi | 1,628 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
San Juan Unified
- Schools in district
- 68
- Rank in district
- #32 of 65
- District spending per student
- $16,374NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Andrew Carnegie Middle is listed in San Juan Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Andrew Carnegie Middle
Andrew Carnegie Middle is a public middle school in Orangevale, CA, part of San Juan Unified, serving approximately 698 students in grades 6th-8th with a 22.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #7,760 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Andrew Carnegie Middle
What grades does Andrew Carnegie Middle serve?
Andrew Carnegie Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Andrew Carnegie Middle?
Andrew Carnegie Middle has an enrollment of approximately 698 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Andrew Carnegie Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Andrew Carnegie Middle is 22.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Andrew Carnegie Middle rank in CA?
Andrew Carnegie Middle ranks #7,760 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Andrew Carnegie Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Andrew Carnegie Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Andrew Carnegie Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Andrew Carnegie Middle has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Andrew Carnegie Middle a charter school?
No, Andrew Carnegie Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Andrew Carnegie Middle a Title I school?
No, Andrew Carnegie Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Andrew Carnegie Middle?
36.4% of students at Andrew Carnegie Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 698
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Sacramento County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.1%
- Phone
- (916) 971-7853
- Area population (ZIP 95662)
- 31,895
- Area average commute
- 28.2 min
- Area median age
- 43
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95662; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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