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#7603 of 9,539 schools in CA

John H. Still

Elementary School · Sacramento City Unified · Sacramento, CA

A Sacramento City Unified elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2250 John Still Dr., Sacramento, CA 95832

  • Math 16% vs CA 37% (2024)
  • Reading 26% vs CA 46% (2024)
  • 24.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.7Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.54 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.3Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15.2% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency26.7% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-30.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-16.1 pts
Overall Proficiency21% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)27% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-6.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile23th
Resources & Environment3.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24.5:1
District spending per student$17,892
Chronic Absenteeism36.9%

Students at John H. Still score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency16%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
37%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency26%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
46%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 10 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 21% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
35%
ELA
28%
2010
Math
40%
ELA
31%
2011
Math
41%
ELA
35%
2012
Math
25%
ELA
22%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
8%
ELA
13%
2015
Math
13%
ELA
19%
2016
Math
12%
ELA
16%
2017
Math
10%
ELA
15%
2018
Math
15%
ELA
22%
2019
Math
15%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
13%
ELA
25%
2024
Math
16%
ELA
26%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 38 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

83.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where John H. Still 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 26Car-Dependent
  • Transit 26Some Transit
  • Bike 41Somewhat 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

$78,230

Median home value

$363,600

Median rent

$1,938/mo

College educated

11.7%

Homeownership

66.5%

Poverty rate

18.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95832; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Capitol Collegiate AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified5.0K–80.5 mi449Compare →
Keys Ubuntu AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated1–80.7 mi6Compare →
Edward Kemble ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.1K–30.9 mi464Compare →
Rosa Parks ElementaryEnrollment path unverified3.5K–80.9 mi744Compare →

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.

Sacramento City Unified

Schools in district
73
Rank in district
#39 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

John H. Still is listed in Sacramento City Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About John H. Still

John H. Still is a public elementary school in Sacramento, CA, part of Sacramento City Unified, serving approximately 734 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 24.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #7,603 of 9,539 schools in CA.

State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about John H. Still

What grades does John H. Still serve?

John H. Still serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend John H. Still?

John H. Still has an enrollment of approximately 734 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at John H. Still?

The student-teacher ratio at John H. Still is 24.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does John H. Still rank in CA?

John H. Still ranks #7,603 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is John H. Still's MySchoolScout rating?

John H. Still has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 John H. Still?

Based on loaded state assessment records, John H. Still has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is John H. Still a charter school?

No, John H. Still is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is John H. Still a Title I school?

No, John H. Still is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John H. Still?

83.5% of students at John H. Still 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
734
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Sacramento County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
36.9%
Area population (ZIP 95832)
12,973
Area average commute
33.9 min
Area median age
33.2
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 95832; 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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