Skip to main content

Average

#5838 of 9,539 schools in CA

Esparto Middle

Middle School · Esparto Unified · Esparto, CA

An Esparto Unified middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

26058 Country Road 21A, Esparto, CA 95627

  • Math 10% vs CA 34% (2024)
  • Reading 33% vs CA 47% (2024)
  • 22.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.5Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data11
Annual Change-1.29 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.3Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency9.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32.7% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-24.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-13.2 pts
Overall Proficiency21% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)27% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-6.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile24th
Resources & Environment6.6Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio22.8:1
District spending per student$18,041
Chronic Absenteeism23.7%

Students at Esparto Middle score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency10%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
34%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency33%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
47%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 24 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 21% recently.

Show all 11 years
2009
Math
48%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
19%
ELA
25%
2015
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2016
Math
13%
ELA
19%
2017
Math
19%
ELA
29%
2018
Math
12%
ELA
29%
2019
Math
12%
ELA
29%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
11%
ELA
25%
2024
Math
10%
ELA
33%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 30% (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 28 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

83.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

See how we rate

The neighborhood

Where Esparto Middle 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 29Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low117/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$104,265

Median home value

$477,900

Median rent

$1,402/mo

College educated

20.7%

Homeownership

68.8%

Poverty rate

13%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95627; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Esparto Unified

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$18,041NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Esparto Middle is listed in Esparto Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Esparto Middle

Esparto Middle is a public middle school in Esparto, CA, part of Esparto Unified, serving approximately 228 students in grades 6th-8th with a 22.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #5,838 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Esparto Middle

What grades does Esparto Middle serve?

Esparto Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Esparto Middle?

Esparto Middle has an enrollment of approximately 228 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Esparto Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Esparto Middle is 22.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Esparto Middle rank in CA?

Esparto Middle ranks #5,838 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Esparto Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Esparto Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Esparto Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Esparto Middle has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Esparto Middle a charter school?

No, Esparto Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Esparto Middle a Title I school?

No, Esparto Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Esparto Middle?

83.8% of students at Esparto 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
228
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Yolo County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.7%
Area population (ZIP 95627)
3,935
Area average commute
28.1 min
Area median age
31.3
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 95627; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

Related reading

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.