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#8973 of 9,539 schools in CA
Foundations Academy
School · Sacramento County Office of Education · Sacramento, CA
A Sacramento County Office of Education school where students score 35 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 269003, Sacramento, CA 95826
- Math 22% vs CA 36% (2024)
- Reading 21% vs CA 47% (2024)
- ≤20% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Foundations Academy score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 22% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 22% (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 24 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
31.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Foundations Academy 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
- Transit 25Some Transit
- Bike 46Somewhat 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.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yattiyr Isee Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–11 | 1.5 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| Capital Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–12 | 2.6 mi | 677 | Compare → |
| Innovations AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 2.7 | K–12 | 3.0 mi | 144 | Compare → |
| Walnutwood High (independent Study)Enrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–12 | 3.0 mi | 169 | 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 County Office of Education
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $127,131NCES 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.
Foundations Academy is listed in Sacramento County Office of Education; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Foundations Academy
Foundations Academy is a public school in Sacramento, CA, part of Sacramento County Office of Education, serving approximately 170 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #8,973 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Foundations Academy
What grades does Foundations Academy serve?
Foundations Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Foundations Academy?
Foundations Academy has an enrollment of approximately 170 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Foundations Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Foundations Academy is 8.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Foundations Academy rank in CA?
Foundations Academy ranks #8,973 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Foundations Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Foundations Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Foundations Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Foundations Academy has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Foundations Academy a charter school?
No, Foundations Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Foundations Academy a Title I school?
No, Foundations Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Foundations Academy?
31.8% of students at Foundations Academy 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
- 170
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Sacramento County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 78.8%
- Phone
- (916) 228-2380
- 4-Year Graduation
- ≤20%
- 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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