Serving 537 students in grades Kindergarten-8, F. C. Joyce Tk-8 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 537 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Frederick Joyce Elementary serves the eastern part of North Highlands, CA, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 3.2 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 0.9 miles to the edge of the zone and the furthest edge located 1.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
F. C. Joyce Tk-8's student population of 537 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
537 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 17-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
F. C. Joyce Tk-8 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of F. C. Joyce Tk-8 is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8676 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Asian
26%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Hispanic
36%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Black
10%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
White
14%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is F. C. Joyce Tk-8's ranking?
F. C. Joyce Tk-8 is ranked #8676 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are F. C. Joyce Tk-8 often compared to?
F. C. Joyce Tk-8is often viewed alongside schools like Kohler Tk-8, Fairbanks Elementary School, Oakdale Tk-8 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend F. C. Joyce Tk-8?
537 students attend F. C. Joyce Tk-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of F. C. Joyce Tk-8 students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Asian, 14% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of F. C. Joyce Tk-8?
F. C. Joyce Tk-8 has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does F. C. Joyce Tk-8 offer ?
F. C. Joyce Tk-8 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is F. C. Joyce Tk-8 part of?
F. C. Joyce Tk-8 is part of Twin Rivers Unified School District.
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