Excellent
#1619 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 17% in state
Genevieve Didion
Elementary School · Sacramento City Unified · Sacramento, CA
A Sacramento City Unified elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6490 Harmon Dr., Sacramento, CA 95831
- Math 71% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 73% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 23.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Genevieve Didion score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2018, reaching 72% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 74% (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
34.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Genevieve Didion 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 55Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 67Bikeable
- 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
$96,509
Median home value
$619,800
Median rent
$1,864/mo
College educated
50.8%
Homeownership
56.9%
Poverty rate
10.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95831; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sol Aureus College PreparatoryCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.5 | K–8 | 1.3 mi | 324 | Compare → |
| Brookfield SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.3private | K–8 | 1.4 mi | 186 | Compare → |
| Martin Luther King Jr.Enrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–6 | 1.4 mi | 327 | Compare → |
| Riverside School Inc., Dba Brookfield SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 1.4 mi | 155 | Compare → |
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.
Sacramento City Unified
- Schools in district
- 73
- Rank in district
- #8 of 71
- District spending per student
- $17,892NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Genevieve Didion is listed in Sacramento City Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Genevieve Didion
Genevieve Didion is a public elementary school in Sacramento, CA, part of Sacramento City Unified, serving approximately 615 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 23.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,619 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Genevieve Didion
What grades does Genevieve Didion serve?
Genevieve Didion serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Genevieve Didion?
Genevieve Didion has an enrollment of approximately 615 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Genevieve Didion?
The student-teacher ratio at Genevieve Didion is 23.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Genevieve Didion rank in CA?
Genevieve Didion ranks #1,619 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Genevieve Didion's MySchoolScout rating?
Genevieve Didion has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Genevieve Didion?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Genevieve Didion has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Genevieve Didion a charter school?
No, Genevieve Didion is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Genevieve Didion a Title I school?
No, Genevieve Didion is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Genevieve Didion?
34.1% of students at Genevieve Didion 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
- 615
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Sacramento County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.1%
- Phone
- (916) 395-4575
- Area population (ZIP 95831)
- 44,366
- Area average commute
- 26.5 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
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 95831; 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
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