Serving 546 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Kingswood K-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 10% (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 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 546 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Kingswood K-8 serves the northeast part of Citrus Heights, CA, covering an attendance area of approximately 2 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kingswood K-8's student population of 546 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
546 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Rankings
Kingswood K-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 Kingswood K-8 is 0.69, 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
#8583 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
47%
56%
Black
9%
5%
White
28%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kingswood K-8's ranking?
Kingswood K-8 is ranked #8583 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Kingswood K-8 often compared to?
Kingswood K-8is often viewed alongside schools like Lichen K-8, Woodside K-8 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% 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 Kingswood K-8?
546 students attend Kingswood K-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Kingswood K-8 students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kingswood K-8?
Kingswood K-8 has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Kingswood K-8 offer ?
Kingswood K-8 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Kingswood K-8 part of?
Kingswood K-8 is part of San Juan Unified School District.
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