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#2853 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 30% in state

Keema School for Independent Study

School · Twin Rivers Unified · Sacramento, CA

A Twin Rivers Unified school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1281 North Ave., Sacramento, CA 95838

  • Math 5% vs CA 33% (2024)
  • Reading 24% vs CA 48% (2024)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data10
Annual Change+0.1 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics3.3Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency4.2% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency23.1% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-30.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-24.2 pts
Overall Proficiency14% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)23% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-9.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile14th
College Readiness9.3Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.8:1
District spending per student$19,322
Chronic Absenteeism39.3%

Students at Keema School for Independent Study score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency5%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
33%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency24%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
48%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 15% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 10 years
2009
Math
11%
ELA
18%
2010
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2011
Math
9%
ELA
17%
2015
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2016
Math
3%
ELA
17%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
17%
2018
Math
3%
ELA
22%
2019
Math
3%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
7%
ELA
19%
2024
Math
5%
ELA
24%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 5% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

91.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Keema School for Independent Study 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 56Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 32Some Transit
  • Bike 68Bikeable
  • 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

$63,969

Median home value

$369,000

Median rent

$1,605/mo

College educated

14.4%

Homeownership

55.5%

Poverty rate

20.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95838; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses1of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
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
More Life Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition3.3privatePK–120.2 mi195Compare →
California Innovative Career AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified2.51–120.3 mi3,180Compare →
Highlands Community CharterCharter · enrollment unverified2.31–120.3 mi9,069Compare →
Higher Learning AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified3.5K–120.9 mi539Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Twin Rivers Unified

Schools in district
43
Rank in district
#5 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

Keema School for Independent Study is listed in Twin Rivers Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Keema School for Independent Study

Keema School for Independent Study is a public school in Sacramento, CA, part of Twin Rivers Unified, serving approximately 582 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 20.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,853 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Keema School for Independent Study

What grades does Keema School for Independent Study serve?

Keema School for Independent Study serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Keema School for Independent Study?

Keema School for Independent Study has an enrollment of approximately 582 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Keema School for Independent Study?

The student-teacher ratio at Keema School for Independent Study is 20.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Keema School for Independent Study rank in CA?

Keema School for Independent Study ranks #2,853 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Keema School for Independent Study's MySchoolScout rating?

Keema School for Independent Study has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Keema School for Independent Study?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Keema School for Independent Study has 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Keema School for Independent Study a charter school?

No, Keema School for Independent Study is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Keema School for Independent Study a Title I school?

No, Keema School for Independent Study is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Keema School for Independent Study?

91.8% of students at Keema School for Independent Study 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
582
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
alternative
Setting
Large City
County
Sacramento County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
39.3%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 95838)
40,295
Area average commute
26.2 min
Area median age
32.8
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 95838; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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