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#8719 of 9,539 schools in CA
Whitney Avenue Elementary
Elementary School · San Juan Unified · Sacramento, CA
A San Juan Unified elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4248 Whitney Ave., Sacramento, CA 95821
- Math 15% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 20% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 26.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Whitney Avenue Elementary score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 17% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
85.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Whitney Avenue Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 45Car-Dependent
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 49Somewhat 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
$58,331
Median home value
$470,900
Median rent
$1,342/mo
College educated
28.4%
Homeownership
48.3%
Poverty rate
19.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95821; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldar AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.4private | 2–12 | 0.4 mi | 60 | Compare → |
| James R. Cowan Fundamental ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–6 | 0.4 mi | 406 | Compare → |
| Presentation of the Blessed Mary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 239 | Compare → |
| Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 265 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
San Juan Unified
- Schools in district
- 68
- Rank in district
- #47 of 65
- District spending per student
- $16,374NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Whitney Avenue Elementary is listed in San Juan Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Whitney Avenue Elementary
Whitney Avenue Elementary is a public elementary school in Sacramento, CA, part of San Juan Unified, serving approximately 401 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 26.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #8,719 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Whitney Avenue Elementary
What grades does Whitney Avenue Elementary serve?
Whitney Avenue Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Whitney Avenue Elementary?
Whitney Avenue Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 401 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitney Avenue Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitney Avenue Elementary is 26.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Whitney Avenue Elementary rank in CA?
Whitney Avenue Elementary ranks #8,719 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Whitney Avenue Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Whitney Avenue Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Whitney Avenue Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Whitney Avenue Elementary has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Whitney Avenue Elementary a charter school?
No, Whitney Avenue Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Whitney Avenue Elementary a Title I school?
No, Whitney Avenue Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Whitney Avenue Elementary?
85.5% of students at Whitney Avenue 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 401
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Sacramento County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 50.1%
- Phone
- (916) 575-2407
- Area population (ZIP 95821)
- 38,372
- Area average commute
- 28.7 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
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 95821; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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