Excellent
#764 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 8% in state
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle
Middle School · Natomas Unified · Sacramento, CA
A Natomas Unified charter middle school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3700 Del Paso Rd., Sacramento, CA 95834
- Math 53% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 66% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 23.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 6 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 59% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle 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 27Car-Dependent
- Transit 22Minimal Transit
- Bike 59Bikeable
- 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
$98,169
Median home value
$518,300
Median rent
$1,734/mo
College educated
39.5%
Homeownership
53.2%
Poverty rate
14%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95834; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natomas MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 6–8 | 1.1 mi | 609 | Compare → |
| Westlake CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.4 | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 1,382 | Compare → |
| Natomas CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | K–12 | 2.8 mi | 1,863 | Compare → |
| Read Academy of SacramentoPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 4–9 | 4.0 mi | 26 | 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.
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.
Natomas Unified
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #2 of 19
- District spending per student
- $14,964NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle is listed in Natomas Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle is a public middle school in Sacramento, CA, part of Natomas Unified, serving approximately 512 students in grades 6th-8th with a 23.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #764 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle
What grades does Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle serve?
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle?
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle has an enrollment of approximately 512 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle is 23.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle rank in CA?
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle ranks #764 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Pacific Pathways Prep Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle a charter school?
Yes, Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle a Title I school?
No, Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle?
37.7% of students at Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 512
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Sacramento County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.3%
- Phone
- (916) 567-5740
- Area population (ZIP 95834)
- 35,062
- Area average commute
- 24.7 min
- Area median age
- 34.6
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 95834; 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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