Below Average
#8270 of 9,539 schools in CA
Paso Verde
Elementary School · Natomas Unified · Sacramento, CA
A Natomas Unified elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5240 PV Scholars Ln., Sacramento, CA 95835
- Math 33% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 51% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 23.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Paso Verde score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2018, to 42% in 2024, across a 8-year record (2017–2024).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2017-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2017-2024)
Based on 22 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Paso Verde 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.2 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 485 | Compare → |
| H. Allen Hight ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 804 | Compare → |
| Westlake CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.4 | K–12 | 1.7 mi | 1,382 | Compare → |
| Witter Ranch ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–5 | 2.0 mi | 618 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Natomas Unified
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #15 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
Paso Verde is listed in Natomas Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Paso Verde
Paso Verde is a public elementary school in Sacramento, CA, part of Natomas Unified, serving approximately 911 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 23.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #8,270 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Paso Verde
What grades does Paso Verde serve?
Paso Verde serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Paso Verde?
Paso Verde has an enrollment of approximately 911 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paso Verde?
The student-teacher ratio at Paso Verde is 23.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Paso Verde rank in CA?
Paso Verde ranks #8,270 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Paso Verde's MySchoolScout rating?
Paso Verde has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Paso Verde?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Paso Verde has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).
Is Paso Verde a charter school?
No, Paso Verde is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Paso Verde a Title I school?
No, Paso Verde is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Paso Verde?
51.2% of students at Paso Verde 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 911
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Sacramento County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.4%
- Phone
- (916) 567-5810
- 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, 2017-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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