Below Average
#8375 of 9,539 schools in CA
Laurel Ruff Transition
High School · San Juan Unified · Sacramento, CA
A San Juan Unified high school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5325 Garfield Ave., Sacramento, CA 95841
- Math 30% proficient (2011)
- Reading 50% proficient (2011)
- ≤20% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Laurel Ruff Transition score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2011 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2009, to 40% in 2011, across a 3-year record (2009–2011).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2011) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2011)
Based on 6 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Laurel Ruff Transition 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 71Very Walkable
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 60Bikeable
- 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
$62,305
Median home value
$414,200
Median rent
$1,577/mo
College educated
26.5%
Homeownership
38.4%
Poverty rate
14.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95841; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Entrada Continuation HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 115 | Compare → |
| Sacramento Adventist AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 388 | Compare → |
| Sacramento Adventist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 329 | Compare → |
| Options for Youth-san JuanCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.8 | 7–12 | 1.1 mi | 790 | 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.
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.
San Juan Unified
- Schools in district
- 68
- Rank in district
- #43 of 65
- District spending per student
- $16,374NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Laurel Ruff Transition is listed in San Juan Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Laurel Ruff Transition
Laurel Ruff Transition is a public high school in Sacramento, CA, part of San Juan Unified, serving approximately 155 students in grades 12th-12th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #8,375 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Laurel Ruff Transition
What grades does Laurel Ruff Transition serve?
Laurel Ruff Transition serves students in grades 12th through 12th.
How many students attend Laurel Ruff Transition?
Laurel Ruff Transition has an enrollment of approximately 155 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laurel Ruff Transition?
The student-teacher ratio at Laurel Ruff Transition is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Laurel Ruff Transition rank in CA?
Laurel Ruff Transition ranks #8,375 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Laurel Ruff Transition's MySchoolScout rating?
Laurel Ruff Transition 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 Laurel Ruff Transition?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Laurel Ruff Transition has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011).
Is Laurel Ruff Transition a charter school?
No, Laurel Ruff Transition is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Laurel Ruff Transition a Title I school?
No, Laurel Ruff Transition is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Laurel Ruff Transition?
41.3% of students at Laurel Ruff Transition 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
- 12th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 155
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Sacramento County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.0%
- Phone
- (916) 971-7586
- 4-Year Graduation
- ≤20%
- Area population (ZIP 95841)
- 21,232
- Area average commute
- 27.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.4
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 · 2011 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2011 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 · 2011 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2011 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 95841; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2011; directory SY 2023–24
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