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#7805 of 9,539 schools in CA

Marconi Learning Academy

School · Marconi Learning Academy District · Sacramento, CA

A charter school in Sacramento, CA where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

2444 Marconi Ave., Sacramento, CA 95821

  • Math 1% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 33% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 17.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.9Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data5
Annual Change+1.77 pts/yr
Data Period2018–2024
TrendImproving
Academics3.9Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency1.1% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency33.3% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-26.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-22.6 pts
Overall Proficiency17% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)23% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-6.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile20th
College Readiness2.0Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate17%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.8:1
District spending per student$23,759
Chronic Absenteeism68.9%

Students at Marconi Learning Academy score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency1%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency33%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 10 points since 2019, reaching 17% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).

Show all 5 years by subject
2018
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2019
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
27%
2024
Math
1%
ELA
33%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 2% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 24% (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 12 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

90.8%

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 Marconi Learning Academy 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 86Very Walkable
  • Transit 37Some 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

$58,331

Median home value

$470,900

Median rent

$1,342/mo

College educated

28.4%

Homeownership

48.3%

Poverty rate

19.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95821; 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

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

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Keema School for Independent StudyEnrollment path unverified7.3K–122.4 mi582Compare →

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.

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

Marconi Learning Academy District

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$23,759NCES 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.

Marconi Learning Academy is listed in Marconi Learning Academy District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Marconi Learning Academy

Marconi Learning Academy is a public school in Sacramento, CA, part of Marconi Learning Academy District, serving approximately 411 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 22.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #7,805 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 2% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Marconi Learning Academy

What grades does Marconi Learning Academy serve?

Marconi Learning Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Marconi Learning Academy?

Marconi Learning Academy has an enrollment of approximately 411 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Marconi Learning Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Marconi Learning Academy is 22.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Marconi Learning Academy rank in CA?

Marconi Learning Academy ranks #7,805 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Marconi Learning Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Marconi Learning Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Marconi Learning Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Marconi Learning Academy has 2% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).

Is Marconi Learning Academy a charter school?

Yes, Marconi Learning Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Marconi Learning Academy a Title I school?

No, Marconi Learning Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Marconi Learning Academy?

90.8% of students at Marconi Learning Academy 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
411
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Sacramento County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
68.9%
4-Year Graduation
17.0%
Area population (ZIP 95821)
38,372
Area average commute
28.7 min
Area median age
38.1
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 95821; 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, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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