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#7608 of 9,539 schools in CA

EL Camino Fundamental High

High School · San Juan Unified · Sacramento, CA

A San Juan Unified high school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.

4300 El Camino Ave., Sacramento, CA 95821

  • Math 18% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 46% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 90.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.9Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.45 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.9Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17.8% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency45.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-10.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-10.3 pts
Overall Proficiency32% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-15.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile30th
College Readiness6.2Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%
AP Participation19.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.9Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio23.6:1
District spending per student$16,374
Chronic Absenteeism26.2%

Students at EL Camino Fundamental High score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency18%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency46%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 32% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
68%
ELA
70%
2010
Math
66%
ELA
64%
2011
Math
66%
ELA
66%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
61%
2013
Math
60%
ELA
59%
2014
Math
33%
ELA
61%
2015
Math
33%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
31%
ELA
61%
2017
Math
40%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
24%
ELA
55%
2019
Math
24%
ELA
55%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
62%
2024
Math
18%
ELA
46%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 59% (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 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

48.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where EL Camino Fundamental High 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 70Very Walkable
  • Transit 26Some Transit
  • Bike 62Bikeable
  • 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

$58,331

Median home value

$470,900

Median rent

$1,342/mo

College educated

28.4%

Homeownership

48.3%

Poverty rate

19.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95821; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
19.2% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics10sports offered
7 boys'·3 girls'·19 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
San Juan Choices CharterCharter · enrollment unverified7.66–120.4 mi277Compare →
Sierra Upper School of Sacrament0Private · tuition7.1private7–120.7 mi36Compare →
Ralph Richardson CenterEnrollment path unverified3.3K–120.8 mi54Compare →
Visions in EducationCharter · enrollment unverified7.2K–120.9 mi7,009Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

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
#31 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

EL Camino Fundamental High is listed in San Juan Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About EL Camino Fundamental High

EL Camino Fundamental High is a public high school in Sacramento, CA, part of San Juan Unified, serving approximately 1,296 students in grades 9th-12th with a 23.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #7,608 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about EL Camino Fundamental High

What grades does EL Camino Fundamental High serve?

EL Camino Fundamental High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend EL Camino Fundamental High?

EL Camino Fundamental High has an enrollment of approximately 1,296 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at EL Camino Fundamental High?

The student-teacher ratio at EL Camino Fundamental High is 23.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does EL Camino Fundamental High rank in CA?

EL Camino Fundamental High ranks #7,608 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is EL Camino Fundamental High's MySchoolScout rating?

EL Camino Fundamental High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 EL Camino Fundamental High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, EL Camino Fundamental High has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is EL Camino Fundamental High a charter school?

No, EL Camino Fundamental High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is EL Camino Fundamental High a Title I school?

No, EL Camino Fundamental High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for EL Camino Fundamental High?

48.8% of students at EL Camino Fundamental High 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,296
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
55
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Sacramento County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.2%
4-Year Graduation
90.0%
Area population (ZIP 95821)
38,372
Area average commute
28.7 min
Area median age
38.1
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 95821; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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