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#9355 of 9,539 schools in CA
Cameron Ranch Elementary
Elementary School · San Juan Unified · Carmichael, CA
A San Juan Unified elementary school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4333 Hackberry Ln., Carmichael, CA 95608
- Math 16% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 21% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 23.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cameron Ranch Elementary score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 18% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 32% (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
71%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cameron Ranch Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 57Bikeable
- 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
$83,638
Median home value
$565,600
Median rent
$1,549/mo
College educated
36.1%
Homeownership
51.9%
Poverty rate
12%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95608; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John-evangelist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–8 | 0.1 mi | 246 | Compare → |
| St. John the EvangelistPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.1 mi | 215 | Compare → |
| Sacramento Adventist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 329 | Compare → |
| California Montessori Project-san Juan CampusesCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.3 | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 1,477 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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
- #61 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
Cameron Ranch Elementary is listed in San Juan Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cameron Ranch Elementary
Cameron Ranch Elementary is a public elementary school in Carmichael, CA, part of San Juan Unified, serving approximately 397 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 23.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10 and ranks #9,355 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cameron Ranch Elementary
What grades does Cameron Ranch Elementary serve?
Cameron Ranch Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Cameron Ranch Elementary?
Cameron Ranch Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 397 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cameron Ranch Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cameron Ranch Elementary is 23.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cameron Ranch Elementary rank in CA?
Cameron Ranch Elementary ranks #9,355 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Cameron Ranch Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Cameron Ranch Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 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 Cameron Ranch Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cameron Ranch Elementary has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Cameron Ranch Elementary a charter school?
No, Cameron Ranch Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cameron Ranch Elementary a Title I school?
No, Cameron Ranch Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cameron Ranch Elementary?
71.0% of students at Cameron Ranch Elementary 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 397
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Sacramento County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.5%
- Phone
- (916) 575-2302
- Area population (ZIP 95608)
- 63,052
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 42.9
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 95608; 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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