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#4056 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 43% in state
Natomas Charter
School · Natomas Charter District · Sacramento, CA
A charter school in Sacramento, CA serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
4600 Blackrock Dr., Sacramento, CA 95835
- Math 45% vs CA 36% (2024)
- Reading 66% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Natomas Charter score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 56% across the 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 68% (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 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Natomas Charter 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 38Car-Dependent
- Transit 12Minimal Transit
- Bike 47Somewhat 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
$114,413
Median home value
$588,300
Median rent
$2,177/mo
College educated
50.6%
Homeownership
68.8%
Poverty rate
5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95835; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westlake CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.4 | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 1,382 | Compare → |
| Higher Learning AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.5 | K–12 | 2.6 mi | 539 | Compare → |
| Paseo Grande CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.4 | K–12 | 2.6 mi | 89 | Compare → |
| Heritage Peak CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.6 | K–12 | 3.2 mi | 1,126 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Natomas Charter District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,142NCES 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.
Natomas Charter is listed in Natomas Charter District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Natomas Charter
Natomas Charter is a public school in Sacramento, CA, part of Natomas Charter District, serving approximately 1,863 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 22.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #4,056 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Natomas Charter
What grades does Natomas Charter serve?
Natomas Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Natomas Charter?
Natomas Charter has an enrollment of approximately 1,863 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Natomas Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Natomas Charter is 22.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Natomas Charter rank in CA?
Natomas Charter ranks #4,056 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Natomas Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Natomas Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Natomas Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Natomas Charter has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Natomas Charter a charter school?
Yes, Natomas Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Natomas Charter a Title I school?
No, Natomas Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Natomas Charter?
39.7% of students at Natomas Charter 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
- 1,863
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 83
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Sacramento County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.2%
- Phone
- (916) 928-5353
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 95835)
- 41,678
- Area average commute
- 27.9 min
- Area median age
- 38.7
Official sources & links
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 95835; 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
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