Serving 572 students in grades Kindergarten-6, John Reith 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 is 18% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (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 94% 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-6
- Enrollment: 572 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: John Reith Elementary serves the west part of Sacramento, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.5 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.4 miles away from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
John Reith Elementary School's student population of 572 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
572 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
John Reith Elementary School 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 Reith Elementary School is 0.73, 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
#7174 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
29%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
41%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Reith Elementary School's ranking?
John Reith Elementary School is ranked #7174 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?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend John Reith Elementary School?
572 students attend John Reith Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of John Reith Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John Reith Elementary School?
John Reith Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does John Reith Elementary School offer ?
John Reith Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is John Reith Elementary School part of?
John Reith Elementary School is part of Elk Grove Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is John Reith Elementary School located?
John Reith Elementary School is located in the Valley Hi And North Laguna neighborhood of Sacramento, CA. There are 7 other public schools located in Valley Hi And North Laguna.
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