San Juan Unified School District

3738 Walnut Ave.
Carmichael, CA 95608-3056
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

San Juan Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (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 54 public elementary schools serving 25,205 students in San Juan Unified School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in California.
Public Elementary Schools in San Juan Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the California public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
68 Schools
7,685 Schools
# Students
37,580 Students
3,822,157 Students
# Teachers
1,714 Teachers
173,567 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1

District Rank

San Juan Unified School District, which is ranked #212 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 87% has increased from 84% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (CA)
#241 out of 1200 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart display the overall district rank of San Juan Unified  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
40%
34%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of San Juan Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
62%
49%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of San Juan Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
87%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of San Juan Unified  School District and public school graduation rate of CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.69
0.63
# American Indian Students
201 Students
17,644 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4,015 Students
438,802 Students
% Asian Students
11%
12%
# Hispanic Students
9,703 Students
2,121,250 Students
% Hispanic Students
26%
56%
# Black Students
2,636 Students
196,201 Students
% Black Students
7%
5%
# White Students
17,924 Students
807,765 Students
% White Students
48%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
259 Students
15,388 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,749 Students
222,553 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
2,882
467,500
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,747
408,159
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,738
421,006
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,751
426,320
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,701
432,640
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,742
440,539
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,814
440,407
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,701
307,587
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,897
321,396
# Students in 9th Grade:
3,160
40,390
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,276
37,813
# Students in 11th Grade:
3,065
36,857
# Students in 12th Grade:
3,106
41,543
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,433 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,806. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,694 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$693 MM
$116,387 MM
This chart display total revenue of San Juan Unified  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$665 MM
$107,188 MM
This chart display total spending of San Juan Unified  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$18,433
$19,806
This chart display average revenue per public school student in San Juan Unified  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$17,694
$18,241
This chart display average spending per public school student in San Juan Unified  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best San Juan Unified School District Public Elementary Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Green Oaks Fundamental Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7145 Filbert Ave.
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 986-2209
Grades: K-5
| 309 students
Rank: #22.
Mary Deterding Elementary School
Math: 62% | Reading: 71%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6000 Stanley Ave.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 575-2338
Grades: K-6
| 629 students
Rank: #33.
Del Dayo Elementary School
Math: 64% | Reading: 68%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1301 Mcclaren Dr.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 575-2323
Grades: K-6
| 505 students
Rank: #44.
Gold River Discovery Center K-8
Math: 62% | Reading: 67%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2200 Roaring Camp Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 867-2109
Grades: K-8
| 687 students
Rank: #55.
Pershing Elementary School
Math: 65% | Reading: 63%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9010 Pershing Ave.
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 867-2076
Grades: K-6
| 529 students
Rank: #66.
Cambridge Heights Elementary School
Math: 55% | Reading: 70%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5555 Fleetwood Dr.
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(916) 867-2000
Grades: K-5
| 298 students
Rank: #77.
Winston Churchill Middle School
Math: 58% | Reading: 66%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4900 Whitney Ave.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-7324
Grades: 6-8
| 900 students
Rank: #88.
James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary School
Math: 57% | Reading: 66%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3350 Becerra Way
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 575-2312
Grades: K-6
| 378 students
Rank: #99.
Harry Dewey Fundamental Elementary School
Math: 57% | Reading: 62%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7025 Falcon Rd.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 867-2020
Grades: K-6
| 358 students
Rank: #1010.
Orangevale Open K-8
Math: 54% | Reading: 65%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5630 Illinois Ave.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 867-2067
Grades: K-8
| 539 students
Rank: #11 - 2111. - 21.
Andrew Carnegie Middle School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5820 Illinois Ave.
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 971-7853
Grades: 6-8
| 851 students
Rank: #11 - 2111. - 21.
Arcade Fundamental Middle School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3500 Edison Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 971-7300
Grades: 6-8
| 472 students
Rank: #11 - 2111. - 21.
Arden Middle School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1640 Watt Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 971-7306
Grades: 6-8
| 862 students
Rank: #11 - 2111. - 21.
Cameron Ranch Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4333 Hackberry Ln.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 575-2302
Grades: K-5
| 378 students
Rank: #11 - 2111. - 21.
Carriage Drive Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7519 Carriage Dr.
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(916) 971-5241
Grades: K-6
| 418 students
Rank: #11 - 2111. - 21.
Charles Peck Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6230 Rutland Dr.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 867-2071
Grades: K-5
| 305 students
Rank: #11 - 2111. - 21.
John Barrett Middle School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4243 Barrett Rd.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-7842
Grades: 6-8
| 668 students
Rank: #11 - 2111. - 21.
Mariemont Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1401 Corta Way
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 575-2360
Grades: K-5
| 530 students
Rank: #11 - 2111. - 21.
Oakview Community Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7229 Beech Ave.
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 986-2215
Grades: K-5
| 379 students
Rank: #11 - 2111. - 21.
Skycrest Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5641 Mariposa Ave.
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
(916) 867-2098
Grades: K-5
| 397 students
Rank: #11 - 2111. - 21.
Will Rogers Middle School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4924 Dewey Dr.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 971-7889
Grades: 6-8
| 596 students
Rank: #2222.
Earl Legette Elementary School
Math: 54% | Reading: 61%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4623 Kenneth Ave.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 867-2054
Grades: K-6
| 487 students
Rank: #2323.
Trajan Elementary School
Math: 57% | Reading: 58%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6601 Trajan Dr.
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 971-5200
Grades: K-5
| 393 students
Rank: #2424.
Twin Lakes Elementary School
Math: 50% | Reading: 56%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5515 Main Ave.
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 986-2243
Grades: K-6
| 450 students
Rank: #2525.
Louis Pasteur Fundamental Middle School
Math: 50% | Reading: 50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8935 Elm Ave.
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 971-7891
Grades: 6-8
| 655 students
Rank: #2626.
Sierra Oaks K-8
Math: 43% | Reading: 56%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
171 Mills Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 575-2390
Grades: K-8
| 599 students
Rank: #2727.
La Vista Center
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4501 Bannister Rd.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 971-5221
Grades: 6-12
| 57 students
Rank: #2828.
Mission Avenue Open Elementary School
Math: 38% | Reading: 55%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2925 Mission Ave.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 575-2362
Grades: K-6
| 426 students
Rank: #2929.
San Juan Choices Charter
Charter School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4425 Laurelwood Way
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 979-8378
Grades: 6-12
| 212 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Del Paso Manor Elementary School
Math: 39% | Reading: 43%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2700 Maryal Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 575-2330
Grades: K-6
| 691 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Woodside K-8
Math: 39% | Reading: 43%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8248 Villa Oak Dr.
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
(916) 971-5216
Grades: K-8
| 385 students
Rank: #3232.
Albert Schweitzer Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4350 Glenridge Dr.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 867-2094
Grades: K-5
| 322 students
Rank: #3333.
Arlington Heights Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6401 Trenton Way
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(916) 971-5234
Grades: K-5
| 318 students
Rank: #3434.
Carmichael Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6141 Sutter Ave.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-5727
Grades: K-5
| 334 students
Rank: #3535.
Lichen K-8
Math: 31% | Reading: 38%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8319 Lichen Dr.
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(916) 971-5237
Grades: K-8
| 454 students
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 68 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 37,580 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : 87% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 62% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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