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#9032 of 9,539 schools in CA
Rosa Parks Elementary
Elementary School · Sacramento City Unified · Sacramento, CA
A Sacramento City Unified elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2250 68th Ave., Sacramento, CA 95822
- Math 9% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 11% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 24:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rosa Parks Elementary score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 18 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 10% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 38 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
86.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Rosa Parks Elementary 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 52Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 60Bikeable
- 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
$80,835
Median home value
$438,400
Median rent
$1,537/mo
College educated
28.1%
Homeownership
62.6%
Poverty rate
11.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95822; 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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| John Morse Therapeutic CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 16 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Sacramento City Unified
- Schools in district
- 73
- Rank in district
- #59 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
Rosa Parks Elementary is listed in Sacramento City Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rosa Parks Elementary
Rosa Parks Elementary is a public elementary school in Sacramento, CA, part of Sacramento City Unified, serving approximately 744 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 24:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #9,032 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rosa Parks Elementary
What grades does Rosa Parks Elementary serve?
Rosa Parks Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Rosa Parks Elementary?
Rosa Parks Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 744 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rosa Parks Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rosa Parks Elementary is 24:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rosa Parks Elementary rank in CA?
Rosa Parks Elementary ranks #9,032 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Rosa Parks Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Rosa Parks Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Rosa Parks Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rosa Parks Elementary has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Rosa Parks Elementary a charter school?
No, Rosa Parks Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rosa Parks Elementary a Title I school?
No, Rosa Parks Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rosa Parks Elementary?
86.6% of students at Rosa Parks Elementary 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
- 744
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Sacramento County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.6%
- Phone
- (916) 395-5327
- Area population (ZIP 95822)
- 46,269
- Area average commute
- 26.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.6
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 95822; 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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