American Lakes
American Lakes serves 486 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
American Lakes placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
American Lakes places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
American Lakes's student population of 486 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 486 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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School Comparison
American Lakes is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of American Lakes is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #8930 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 13% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 19% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 8% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 41% | 54% |
| Black | 27% | 5% |
| White | 13% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.73 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 76% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Natomas Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to American Lakes is Natomas High School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Natomas Gateways Middle School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Bannon Creek (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Sacramento Bannon Creek Math: 11% | Reading: 17%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 517 students10
0.4 miles
2775 Millcreek Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5600 0.4 K-6 517 - Sacramento Jefferson Math: 29% | Reading: 23%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 558 students10
0.7 miles
2001 Pebblewood
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5580 0.7 K-6 558 - Sacramento Hazel Strauch Elementary School Math: 41% | Reading: 54%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 593 students10
0.9 miles
3141 N.stead Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 566-2745 0.9 K-5 593 - Sacramento Natomas Gateways Middle School Math: 6% | Reading: 20%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-8 | 334 students10
0.9 miles
3301 Fong Ranch Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5430 0.9 7-8 334 - Sacramento Natomas High School Math: 7% | Reading: 42%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,035 student10
0.9 miles
3301 Fong Ranch Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 641-4960 0.9 9-12 1,035
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