Below Average
#8316 of 9,539 schools in CA
Jessie Baker
School · Elk Grove Unified · Elk Grove, CA
An Elk Grove Unified school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8850 Southside Ave., Elk Grove, CA 95624
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- <50% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Jessie Baker score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 20 points since 2019, reaching 25% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Jessie Baker 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 76Very Walkable
- Bike 65Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,427/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Elk Grove), 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
$121,269
Median home value
$603,700
Median rent
$1,960/mo
College educated
33.2%
Homeownership
76.9%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95624; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 in Elk Grove Unified
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Flores High (alternative)Enrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–12 | Not available | 596 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Elk Grove Unified
- Schools in district
- 67
- Rank in district
- #65 of 67
- District spending per student
- $15,966NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jessie Baker is listed in Elk Grove Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jessie Baker
Jessie Baker is a public school in Elk Grove, CA, part of Elk Grove Unified, serving approximately 168 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #8,316 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jessie Baker
What grades does Jessie Baker serve?
Jessie Baker serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Jessie Baker?
Jessie Baker has an enrollment of approximately 168 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jessie Baker?
The student-teacher ratio at Jessie Baker is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jessie Baker rank in CA?
Jessie Baker ranks #8,316 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Jessie Baker's MySchoolScout rating?
Jessie Baker has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Jessie Baker?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jessie Baker has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Jessie Baker a charter school?
No, Jessie Baker is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jessie Baker a Title I school?
No, Jessie Baker is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jessie Baker?
57.1% of students at Jessie Baker 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
- 168
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Sacramento County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.3%
- Phone
- (916) 686-7703
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 95624)
- 68,036
- Area average commute
- 32 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 95624; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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