Very Good
#2443 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 26% in state
California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus
Elementary School · California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus District · Sacramento, CA
A charter elementary school in Sacramento, CA where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2635 Chestnut Hill Dr., Sacramento, CA 95826
- Math 40% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 51% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 23.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 46% across the 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
Based on 20 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
23.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Sacramento map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 56Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 84Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,332/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sacramento), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,689
Median home value
$441,300
Median rent
$1,691/mo
College educated
35.6%
Homeownership
54.8%
Poverty rate
16.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95826; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hubert H. Bancroft ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–6 | 0.7 mi | 398 | Compare → |
| Aspire Capitol Heights AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.0 | K–8 | 1.1 mi | 214 | Compare → |
| Sacramento Country Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 521 | Compare → |
| Sierra Oaks K-8Enrollment path unverified | 3.8 | K–8 | 1.1 mi | 619 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,318NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus is listed in California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus
California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus is a public elementary school in Sacramento, CA, part of California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus District, serving approximately 357 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 23.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,443 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus
What grades does California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus serve?
California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus?
California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus has an enrollment of approximately 357 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus is 23.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus rank in CA?
California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus ranks #2,443 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus's MySchoolScout rating?
California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus?
Based on loaded state assessment records, California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus a charter school?
Yes, California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus a Title I school?
No, California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus?
23.2% of students at California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 357
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Sacramento County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.7%
- Phone
- (916) 325-0910
- Area population (ZIP 95826)
- 40,500
- Area average commute
- 26.2 min
- Area median age
- 33.7
Official sources & links
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 95826; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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