American Lakes
Tel:
(916)567-5500
- American Lakes serves 486 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- 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 2016-17 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%.
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 stayed relatively flat 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 9,584 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has decreased from 25:1 over five school years.
- 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 School Rank (16-17) | #8570 out of 9584 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 38% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 48% |
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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% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.73 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 75% | 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)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Sacramento Bannon Creek Grades: K-6 | 517 students
0.4 miles
2775 Millcreek Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916)567-5600 0.4 K-6 517 - Sacramento Jefferson Grades: K-6 | 558 students
0.7 miles
2001 Pebblewood
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916)567-5580 0.7 K-6 558 - Sacramento Hazel Strauch Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 593 students
0.9 miles
3141 N.stead Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916)566-2745 0.9 K-5 593 - Sacramento Natomas Gateways Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 334 students
0.9 miles
3301 Fong Ranch Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916)567-5430 0.9 7-8 334 - Sacramento Natomas High School Grades: 9-12 | 1035 students
0.9 miles
3301 Fong Ranch Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916)641-4960 0.9 9-12 1035
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