Excellent
#439 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 5% in state
Rising Sun Montessori
Elementary School · Rising Sun Montessori District · EL Dorado Hills, CA
A charter elementary school in EL Dorado Hills, CA where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4940 Robert J. Mathews Pkwy., EL Dorado Hills, CA 95762
- Math 61% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 67% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rising Sun Montessori score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 10 points across the 7-year record (2018–2024) and has held near 64% recently.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 67% (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 20 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
20.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Rising Sun Montessori 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
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average560/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$165,979
Median home value
$881,500
Median rent
$2,479/mo
College educated
58.6%
Homeownership
87.2%
Poverty rate
3.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95762; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarksville CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 2,161 | Compare → |
| Charter Montessori Valley View CampusCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.4 | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 702 | Compare → |
| CottonwoodCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.2 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 3,099 | Compare → |
| John Adams Academy - EL Dorado HillsCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.2 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 1,490 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Rising Sun Montessori District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $15,304NCES 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.
Rising Sun Montessori is listed in Rising Sun Montessori District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rising Sun Montessori
Rising Sun Montessori is a public elementary school in EL Dorado Hills, CA, part of Rising Sun Montessori District, serving approximately 144 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #439 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rising Sun Montessori
What grades does Rising Sun Montessori serve?
Rising Sun Montessori serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Rising Sun Montessori?
Rising Sun Montessori has an enrollment of approximately 144 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rising Sun Montessori?
The student-teacher ratio at Rising Sun Montessori is 20.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rising Sun Montessori rank in CA?
Rising Sun Montessori ranks #439 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Rising Sun Montessori's MySchoolScout rating?
Rising Sun Montessori has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Rising Sun Montessori?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rising Sun Montessori has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Rising Sun Montessori a charter school?
Yes, Rising Sun Montessori is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Rising Sun Montessori a Title I school?
No, Rising Sun Montessori is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rising Sun Montessori?
20.1% of students at Rising Sun Montessori 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
- 144
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- El Dorado County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.2%
- Phone
- (916) 936-2333
- Area population (ZIP 95762)
- 47,262
- Area average commute
- 31.5 min
- Area median age
- 45.5
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 95762; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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