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#5507 of 9,539 schools in CA
New Joseph Bonnheim (njb) Community Charter
Elementary School · Sacramento City Unified · Sacramento, CA
A Sacramento City Unified charter elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.
7300 Marin Ave., Sacramento, CA 95820
- Math 23% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 34% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 22.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at New Joseph Bonnheim (njb) Community Charter score 28% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 16 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 28% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 31% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
84.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where New Joseph Bonnheim (njb) Community 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 37Car-Dependent
- Transit 29Some Transit
- Bike 63Bikeable
- 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
$69,905
Median home value
$394,300
Median rent
$1,646/mo
College educated
27.5%
Homeownership
57.3%
Poverty rate
17.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95820; 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; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earl Warren ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–6 | 0.5 mi | 417 | Compare → |
| Aspire Capitol Heights AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.0 | K–8 | 1.2 mi | 214 | Compare → |
| Mark Twain ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–6 | 1.2 mi | 247 | Compare → |
| Elder Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–6 | 1.3 mi | 755 | 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.
Sacramento City Unified
- Schools in district
- 73
- Rank in district
- #23 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
New Joseph Bonnheim (njb) Community Charter is listed in Sacramento City Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New Joseph Bonnheim (njb) Community Charter
New Joseph Bonnheim (njb) Community Charter is a public elementary school in Sacramento, CA, part of Sacramento City Unified, serving approximately 252 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 22.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #5,507 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New Joseph Bonnheim (njb) Community Charter
What grades does New Joseph Bonnheim (njb) Community Charter serve?
New Joseph Bonnheim (njb) Community Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend New Joseph Bonnheim (njb) Community Charter?
New Joseph Bonnheim (njb) Community Charter has an enrollment of approximately 252 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Joseph Bonnheim (njb) Community Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at New Joseph Bonnheim (njb) Community Charter is 22.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New Joseph Bonnheim (njb) Community Charter rank in CA?
New Joseph Bonnheim (njb) Community Charter ranks #5,507 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is New Joseph Bonnheim (njb) Community Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
New Joseph Bonnheim (njb) Community Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 New Joseph Bonnheim (njb) Community Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New Joseph Bonnheim (njb) Community Charter has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is New Joseph Bonnheim (njb) Community Charter a charter school?
Yes, New Joseph Bonnheim (njb) Community Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is New Joseph Bonnheim (njb) Community Charter a Title I school?
No, New Joseph Bonnheim (njb) Community Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Joseph Bonnheim (njb) Community Charter?
84.9% of students at New Joseph Bonnheim (njb) Community 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 252
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Sacramento County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.9%
- Phone
- (916) 395-5240
- Area population (ZIP 95820)
- 35,359
- Area average commute
- 25.5 min
- Area median age
- 36.2
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 95820; 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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