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#3050 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 32% in state

Visions in Education

School · Visions in Education District · Carmichael, CA

A charter school in Carmichael, CA where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

5030 El Camino Ave., Carmichael, CA 95608

  • Math 30% vs CA 36% (2024)
  • Reading 46% vs CA 47% (2024)
  • 79.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.7Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data6
Annual Change+0.68 pts/yr
Data Period2018–2024
TrendStable
Academics6.3Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency29.1% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency46.8% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-16.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+4 pts
Overall Proficiency38% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-4.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile47th
College Readiness8.8Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate79%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio26.3:1
District spending per student$12,305
Chronic Absenteeism18.1%

Students at Visions in Education score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency30%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
36%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency46%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
47%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2020, to 38% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).

Show all 6 years by subject
2018
Math
24%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
24%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
34%
ELA
59%
2021*
Math
34%
ELA
59%
2022
Math
36%
ELA
49%
2024
Math
30%
ELA
46%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 48% (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 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

57.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Visions in Education 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 47Car-Dependent
  • Bike 57Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated726/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$83,638

Median home value

$565,600

Median rent

$1,549/mo

College educated

36.1%

Homeownership

51.9%

Poverty rate

12%

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

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Ralph Richardson CenterEnrollment path unverified3.3K–120.7 mi54Compare →
Aldar AcademyPrivate · tuition4.4private2–121.7 mi60Compare →
Sacramento Adventist AcademyPrivate · tuition7.9privateK–122.8 mi329Compare →
Marconi Learning AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified4.6K–123.1 mi411Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Visions in Education District

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$12,305NCES 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.

Visions in Education is listed in Visions In Education District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Visions in Education

Visions in Education is a public school in Carmichael, CA, part of Visions in Education District, serving approximately 7,009 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 26.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,050 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).

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
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Visions in Education

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 #3,050 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Visions in Education's MySchoolScout rating?

Visions in Education has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Visions in Education?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Visions in Education has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).

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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
7,009
Student-Teacher Ratio
26.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
266
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Sacramento County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.1%
4-Year Graduation
79.0%
Area population (ZIP 95608)
63,052
Area average commute
27 min
Area median age
42.9
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 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, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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