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#5986 of 9,539 schools in CA
Feather River Charter
School · Feather River Charter District · Sacramento, CA
A charter school in Sacramento, CA where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8950 Cal Center Dr. Bldg One Ste. 110, Sacramento, CA 95826
- Math 30% vs CA 36% (2024)
- Reading 44% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Feather River Charter score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2020, to 37% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Feather River Charter sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat 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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Feather River Charter District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,263NCES 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.
Feather River Charter is listed in Feather River Charter District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Feather River Charter
Feather River Charter is a public school in Sacramento, CA, part of Feather River Charter District, serving approximately 2,562 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 29.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #5,986 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Feather River Charter
What grades does Feather River Charter serve?
Feather River Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Feather River Charter?
Feather River Charter has an enrollment of approximately 2,562 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Feather River Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Feather River Charter is 29.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Feather River Charter rank in CA?
Feather River Charter ranks #5,986 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Feather River Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Feather River Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Feather River Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Feather River Charter has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Feather River Charter a charter school?
Yes, Feather River Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Feather River Charter a Title I school?
No, Feather River Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Feather River Charter?
38.1% of students at Feather River Charter 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,562
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 29.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 87
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Sutter County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 1.5%
- Phone
- (626) 932-1802
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- 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.
- 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, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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