Serving 655 students in grades Kindergarten-8, John H. Still 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 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 655 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: John H. Still serves the southwest part of Sacramento, CA, covering an area of approximately 8.2 square miles. Families typically experience a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 2.4 miles to the edge of the attendance zone and a maximum distance of 4.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
John H. Still's student population of 655 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
655 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
2016
School Calendar
School Rankings
John H. Still 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 John H. Still is 0.74, 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
#8157 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
36%
12%
Hispanic
33%
56%
Black
13%
5%
White
2%
20%
Hawaiian
9%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John H. Still's ranking?
John H. Still is ranked #8157 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend John H. Still?
655 students attend John H. Still.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of John H. Still students are Asian, 33% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hawaiian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John H. Still?
John H. Still has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does John H. Still offer ?
John H. Still offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is John H. Still part of?
John H. Still is part of Sacramento City Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is John H. Still located?
John H. Still is located in the Southwestern Sacramento neighborhood of Sacramento, CA. There are 28 other public schools located in Southwestern Sacramento.
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