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#3560 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 37% in state

Matsuyama Elementary

Elementary School · Sacramento City Unified · Sacramento, CA

A Sacramento City Unified elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

7680 Windbridge Dr., Sacramento, CA 95831

  • Math 53% vs CA 38% (2024)
  • Reading 60% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 24.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.6Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.27 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.5Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency52.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency60.1% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+6.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+17.4 pts
Overall Proficiency56% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+8.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile77th
Resources & Environment5.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24.3:1
District spending per student$17,892
Chronic Absenteeism20.4%

Students at Matsuyama Elementary score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency53%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
38%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency60%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 17 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 57% recently.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
81%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
81%
ELA
69%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
65%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
61%
2014
Math
40%
ELA
43%
2015
Math
45%
ELA
51%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
56%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
59%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
55%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
55%
2022
Math
55%
ELA
58%
2024
Math
53%
ELA
60%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

47.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Matsuyama Elementary 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 61Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 36Some Transit
  • Bike 67Bikeable
  • 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

$96,509

Median home value

$619,800

Median rent

$1,864/mo

College educated

50.8%

Homeownership

56.9%

Poverty rate

10.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95831; 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
Bergamo Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–60.4 mi72Compare →
Martin Luther King Jr.Enrollment path unverified4.9K–60.6 mi327Compare →
Camellia WaldorfPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–80.7 mi168Compare →
Yav Pem Suab Academy - Preparing for the Future CharterCharter · enrollment unverified4.7K–60.8 mi471Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

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

Sacramento City Unified

Schools in district
73
Rank in district
#16 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

Matsuyama Elementary is listed in Sacramento City Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Matsuyama Elementary

Matsuyama Elementary is a public elementary school in Sacramento, CA, part of Sacramento City Unified, serving approximately 437 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 24.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,560 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Matsuyama Elementary

What grades does Matsuyama Elementary serve?

Matsuyama Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Matsuyama Elementary?

Matsuyama Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 437 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Matsuyama Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Matsuyama Elementary is 24.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Matsuyama Elementary rank in CA?

Matsuyama Elementary ranks #3,560 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Matsuyama Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Matsuyama Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Matsuyama Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Matsuyama Elementary has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Matsuyama Elementary a charter school?

No, Matsuyama Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Matsuyama Elementary a Title I school?

No, Matsuyama Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Matsuyama Elementary?

47.1% of students at Matsuyama Elementary 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 – 6th
Enrollment
437
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Sacramento County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.4%
Area population (ZIP 95831)
44,366
Area average commute
26.5 min
Area median age
41.3
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 95831; 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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