Top Rankings
Natomas Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 14,179 students in Natomas Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Natomas Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
19 Schools
10,375 Schools
# Students
14,179 Students
5,876,295 Students
# Teachers
652 Teachers
267,757 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
Natomas Unified School District, which is ranked #388 of all 1,167 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#395 out of 1200 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
49%
Graduation Rate
94%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.79
0.63
# American Indian Students
79 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
3,199 Students
696,628 Students
% Asian Students
23%
12%
# Hispanic Students
4,660 Students
3,281,568 Students
% Hispanic Students
33%
56%
# Black Students
2,590 Students
296,694 Students
% Black Students
18%
5%
# White Students
1,938 Students
1,235,074 Students
% White Students
14%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
236 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,469 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
1,195
469,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
975
408,174
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,018
421,021
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,086
426,338
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,044
432,663
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,008
440,560
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,011
440,507
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,051
434,863
# Students in 8th Grade:
994
455,685
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,267
484,040
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,267
494,745
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,155
478,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,108
489,789
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,613 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,806. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,005 is higher than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$236 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$284 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,613
$19,806
Spending / Student
$20,005
$18,241
Best Natomas Unified School District Public Schools (2024)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep
Charter School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3700 Del Paso Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5740
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5740
Grades: 9-12
| 632 students
Rank: #22.
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle School
Charter School
Math: 54% | Reading: 63%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3700 Del Paso Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5740
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5740
Grades: 6-8
| 511 students
Rank: #33.
Westlake Charter
Charter School
Math: 52% | Reading: 64%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2680 Mabry Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5760
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5760
Grades: K-12
| 1,129 students
Rank: #44.
American Lakes
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2800 Stonecreek Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5500
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5500
Grades: K-8
| 619 students
Rank: #55.
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Elementary School
Charter School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4400 E. Commerce Way
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5741
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5741
Grades: K-5
| 401 students
Rank: #66.
Paso Verde
Math: 50% | Reading: 61%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5240 Pv Scholars Ln.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5810
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5810
Grades: K-8
| 786 students
Rank: #77.
Two Rivers Elementary School
Math: 48% | Reading: 53%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3201 W. River Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5520
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5520
Grades: K-5
| 596 students
Rank: #88.
Inderkum High School
Math: 39% | Reading: 66%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2500 New Market Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5640
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5640
Grades: 9-12
| 2,347 students
Rank: #99.
Leroy Greene Academy
Charter School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2950 W. River Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5560
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5560
Grades: 6-12
| 758 students
Rank: #1010.
Witter Ranch Elementary School
Math: 41% | Reading: 45%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3790 Poppy Hill Way
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5620
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5620
Grades: K-5
| 587 students
Rank: #1111.
Natomas Park Elementary School
Math: 34% | Reading: 41%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4700 Crest Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 928-5234
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 928-5234
Grades: K-5
| 648 students
Rank: #1212.
H. Allen Hight Elementary School
Math: 31% | Reading: 40%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3200 N. Park Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5700
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5700
Grades: K-5
| 727 students
Rank: #1313.
Natomas High School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3301 Fong Ranch Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 641-4960
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 641-4960
Grades: 9-12
| 1,203 students
Rank: #1414.
Heron
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5151 Banfield Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5680
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5680
Grades: K-8
| 968 students
Rank: #1515.
Jefferson
Math: 28% | Reading: 30%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Pebblewood
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5580
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5580
Grades: K-8
| 686 students
Rank: #1616.
Discovery High School
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3401 Fong Ranch Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 928-5200
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 928-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 88 students
Rank: #1717.
Natomas Middle School
Math: 17% | Reading: 28%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3200 N. Park Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5540
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5540
Grades: 6-8
| 619 students
Rank: #1818.
Bannon Creek
Math: 13% | Reading: 21%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2775 Millcreek Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5600
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5600
Grades: K-8
| 458 students
Rank: n/an/a
2775 Millcreek Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5608
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5608
Grades: K-8
| 416 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Natomas Unified School District?
Natomas Unified School District manages 19 public schools serving 14,179 students.
What is the rank of Natomas Unified School District?
Natomas Unified School District is ranked #388 out of 1,167 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Natomas Unified School District?
33% of Natomas Unified School District students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Asian, 18% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Natomas Unified School District?
Natomas Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Natomas Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,005 is higher than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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