Serving 310 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Fruit Ridge Elementary School 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 was 30-34% (which was lower than the California state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the California state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 34:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
310 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)30-34%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)30-34%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
34:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
23%
12%
Hispanic
44%
56%
Black
24%
5%
White
4%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% CA state average).
How many students attend Fruit Ridge Elementary School?
310 students attend Fruit Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Fruit Ridge Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 23% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fruit Ridge Elementary School?
Fruit Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 34:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Fruit Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Fruit Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Fruit Ridge Elementary School part of?
Fruit Ridge Elementary School is part of Sacramento City Unified School District.
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