Carriage Drive Elementary School
Tel:
(916) 971-5241
Carriage Drive Elementary School serves 549 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (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 37% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Carriage Drive Elementary School 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 student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Carriage Drive Elementary School's student population of 549 students has grown by 53% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 61% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
Total Students | 549 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Carriage Drive Elementary School 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 Carriage Drive Elementary School is 0.52, which is less 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 | #6056 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 28% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 50% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 23:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | 3% | 12% |
Hispanic | 21% | 54% |
Black | 3% | 5% |
White | 66% | 23% |
Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.64 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 51% | 53% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 7% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | San Juan Unified School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Carriage Drive Elementary School is Mesa Verde High School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Sylvan Middle School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Citrus Heights Sylvan Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 769 students
0.3 miles
7085 Auburn Blvd.
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(916) 971-7873 0.3 6-8 769 - Citrus Heights Mesa Verde High School Grades: 9-12 | 909 students
0.6 miles
7501 Carriage Dr.
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(916) 971-5288 0.6 9-12 909 - Citrus Heights San Juan High School Grades: 9-12 | 596 students
1.1 miles
7551 Greenback Ln.
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
(916) 971-5112 1.1 9-12 596 - Citrus Heights Arlington Heights Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 315 students
1.2 miles
6401 Trenton Way
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(916) 971-5234 1.2 K-5 315 - Citrus Heights Grand Oaks Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 308 students
1.2 miles
7901 Rosswood Dr.
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(916) 971-5208 1.2 K-5 308
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