Excellent
#1011 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 11% in state
David Lubin Elementary
Elementary School · Sacramento City Unified · Sacramento, CA
A Sacramento City Unified elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3535 M St., Sacramento, CA 95816
- Math 54% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 64% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at David Lubin Elementary score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 59% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where David Lubin Elementary 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 83Very Walkable
- Transit 43Some Transit
- Bike 98Biker’s Paradise
- 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
$90,521
Median home value
$789,700
Median rent
$1,647/mo
College educated
65.2%
Homeownership
29.9%
Poverty rate
9.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95816; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis of Assisi Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 327 | Compare → |
| Theodore Judah ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–6 | 0.8 mi | 447 | Compare → |
| Courtyard Private SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 1.2 mi | 105 | Compare → |
| Courtyard SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | K–8 | 1.2 mi | 135 | 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.
Sacramento City Unified
- Schools in district
- 73
- Rank in district
- #5 of 71
- District spending per student
- $17,892NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
David Lubin Elementary is listed in Sacramento City Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About David Lubin Elementary
David Lubin Elementary is a public elementary school in Sacramento, CA, part of Sacramento City Unified, serving approximately 455 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,011 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about David Lubin Elementary
What grades does David Lubin Elementary serve?
David Lubin Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend David Lubin Elementary?
David Lubin Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 455 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at David Lubin Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at David Lubin Elementary is 20.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does David Lubin Elementary rank in CA?
David Lubin Elementary ranks #1,011 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is David Lubin Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
David Lubin Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 David Lubin Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, David Lubin Elementary has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is David Lubin Elementary a charter school?
No, David Lubin Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is David Lubin Elementary a Title I school?
No, David Lubin Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for David Lubin Elementary?
42.6% of students at David Lubin 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 455
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Sacramento County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.2%
- Phone
- (916) 395-4540
- Area population (ZIP 95816)
- 19,079
- Area average commute
- 20.7 min
- Area median age
- 35.7
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 95816; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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