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Hardy Brown College Prep

Elementary School · Hardy Brown College Prep District · Sacramento, CA

A charter elementary school in Sacramento, CA where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

2890 Gateway Oaks Dr. Ste. 100, Sacramento, CA 95833

  • Math 20% vs CA 37% (2024)
  • Reading 31% vs CA 46% (2024)
  • 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.2Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data6
Annual Change-4.88 pts/yr
Data Period2018–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.7Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency18.9% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency31.4% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-26.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-11.4 pts
Overall Proficiency25% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)32% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-6.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile29th
Resources & Environment9.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.7:1
District spending per student$19,849
Chronic Absenteeism28.6%

Students at Hardy Brown College Prep score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency20%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
37%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency31%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
46%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 26% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).

Show all 6 years by subject
2018
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
26%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
26%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
35%
ELA
42%
2024
Math
20%
ELA
31%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 37% (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 24 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

75.4%

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.

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The neighborhood

Where Hardy Brown College Prep 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 58Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 61Good Transit
  • Bike 48Somewhat 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

$87,016

Median home value

$439,700

Median rent

$1,835/mo

College educated

31.7%

Homeownership

51.3%

Poverty rate

10.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95833; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Lytle Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.1K–60.6 mi536Compare →
Community School/independent Alternative EducationEnrollment path unverified5.7K–120.7 mi430Compare →
Juanita Blakely Jones ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.9K–60.7 mi407Compare →
Soar Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified6.5K–80.8 mi449Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Hardy Brown College Prep District

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$19,849NCES 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.

Hardy Brown College Prep is listed in Hardy Brown College Prep District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hardy Brown College Prep

Hardy Brown College Prep is a public elementary school in Sacramento, CA, part of Hardy Brown College Prep District, serving approximately 329 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #8,649 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hardy Brown College Prep

What grades does Hardy Brown College Prep serve?

Hardy Brown College Prep serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Hardy Brown College Prep?

Hardy Brown College Prep has an enrollment of approximately 329 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hardy Brown College Prep?

The student-teacher ratio at Hardy Brown College Prep is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hardy Brown College Prep rank in CA?

Hardy Brown College Prep ranks #8,649 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Hardy Brown College Prep's MySchoolScout rating?

Hardy Brown College Prep has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Hardy Brown College Prep?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hardy Brown College Prep has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).

Is Hardy Brown College Prep a charter school?

Yes, Hardy Brown College Prep is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Hardy Brown College Prep a Title I school?

No, Hardy Brown College Prep is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hardy Brown College Prep?

75.4% of students at Hardy Brown College Prep 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
329
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
San Bernardino County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.6%
Area population (ZIP 95833)
40,205
Area average commute
25.9 min
Area median age
35.6
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 95833; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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