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#9221 of 9,539 schools in CA
Frederick Joyce Elementary
Elementary School · Twin Rivers Unified · North Highlands, CA
A Twin Rivers Unified elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6050 Watt Ave., North Highlands, CA 95660
- Math 17% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 20% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 23.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Frederick Joyce Elementary score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 41 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 18% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Frederick Joyce Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 76Very Walkable
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated726/100K
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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
$66,957
Median home value
$330,600
Median rent
$1,650/mo
College educated
11.4%
Homeownership
60.3%
Poverty rate
19.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95660; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Collaborative CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.5 | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 699 | Compare → |
| Community Outreach AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.0 | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 1,797 | Compare → |
| Kohler ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 374 | Compare → |
| Madison ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–6 | 1.2 mi | 745 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Twin Rivers Unified
- Schools in district
- 43
- Rank in district
- #42 of 43
- District spending per student
- $19,322NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Frederick Joyce Elementary is listed in Twin Rivers Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Frederick Joyce Elementary
Frederick Joyce Elementary is a public elementary school in North Highlands, CA, part of Twin Rivers Unified, serving approximately 513 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 23.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #9,221 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Frederick Joyce Elementary
What grades does Frederick Joyce Elementary serve?
Frederick Joyce Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Frederick Joyce Elementary?
Frederick Joyce Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 513 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frederick Joyce Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Frederick Joyce Elementary is 23.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Frederick Joyce Elementary rank in CA?
Frederick Joyce Elementary ranks #9,221 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Frederick Joyce Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Frederick Joyce Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 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 Frederick Joyce Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Frederick Joyce Elementary has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Frederick Joyce Elementary a charter school?
No, Frederick Joyce Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Frederick Joyce Elementary a Title I school?
No, Frederick Joyce Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Frederick Joyce Elementary?
91.2% of students at Frederick Joyce 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 513
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Sacramento County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.8%
- Phone
- (916) 566-1880
- Area population (ZIP 95660)
- 35,668
- Area average commute
- 32.2 min
- Area median age
- 33.1
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 95660; 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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