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Charter school · Visions in Education District · Carmichael, California

Visions in Education

Visions in Education rates 6.0 on our ten-point scale and ranks 5,610 of 9,557 schools in California.

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#5,610 of 9,557 schools in California

The brief

A charter school in Carmichael, CA serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.

It ranks 5,610 of 9,557 schools in California and 1 of 1 in Visions in Education District.

Visions in Education is a charter school: it enrolls by application rather than by address, so check its enrollment process directly before choosing a neighborhood for it.

Math36%2 points below the California average of 38%2025 CAASPP
Reading49%Level with the California average of 49%2025 CAASPP
Proficiency is up 7 points across the 8-year record (2018–2025) and has held near 43% recently.2025 CAASPP; 42 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
8.5
25% of the rating
Academics
6.9
25% of the rating
College Readiness
5.4
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
2.6
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2025

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2018-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2018-2025).

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 · 2025 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 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 · 2025 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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 95608; 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, 2018-2025; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Visions in Education and the 20 nearest schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$83,638
Median home value
$565,600
Median rent
$1,549/mo
College educated
36.1%
Homeownership
51.9%
Poverty rate
12%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95608; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
47
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
57
Bikeable
County reported crime
2,174/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 county residents, counting every city police department, sheriff's office and county police department that reported a full year to the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program. Shown only where those agencies cover at least 80% of the county's residents. Not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

Advanced STEM courses
5 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
57.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

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Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
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Seven grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and one rates higher than Visions in Education.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

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.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

What's said publicly about Visions in Education

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.

Visions In Education is a tuition-free public school located in Northern California, operating as an online and homeschool provider for students in grades TK-12 1. The institution has served students for over 25 years and holds accreditation from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) 1. It reports serving more than 8,000 students across the region 1. The school offers several distinct programs: Online Independent Study and Online University Prep for high school students (grades 9-12), an Online Middle School for grades 7-8, and a Homeschool program for grades TK-8 1. The high school programs are designed to prepare students for community college, workforce entry, or four-year universities, with options for credit recovery 1. The middle school program features live daily classes and a structured schedule, while the homeschool program allows families to select curriculum with teacher support 1. The school emphasizes flexible scheduling, personalized learning plans, and one-on-one support from credentialed teachers 1. It provides all necessary materials and services at no cost to families 1.
Sources (1)
  1. www.viedu.org
Generated by AI from public sources. Every claim is grounded in a cited source.Report inaccuracy

Questions families ask

What grades does Visions in Education serve?

Visions in Education serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Visions in Education?

Visions in Education has an enrollment of approximately 7,009 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Visions in Education?

The student-teacher ratio at Visions in Education is 26.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Visions in Education rank in CA?

Visions in Education ranks #5,610 of 9,557 schools in CA.

What is Visions in Education's MySchoolScout rating?

Visions in Education 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 Visions in Education?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Visions in Education has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).

Is Visions in Education a charter school?

Yes, Visions in Education is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Visions in Education a Title I school?

No, Visions in Education is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Visions in Education?

57.1% of students at Visions in Education 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 facts

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
7,009
Student-teacher ratio
26.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
266
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Sacramento County
4-year graduation
74.0%
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#1 of 1
Schools in district
1
District spending per student
$12,305
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
Not available
The source release did not match this district identifier.
Area population (ZIP 95608)
63,052
Area average commute
27 min
Area median age
42.9

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.