Matsuyama Elementary School
Tel:
(916) 395-4650
Matsuyama Elementary School serves 610 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Matsuyama Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Matsuyama Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
School Overview
Matsuyama Elementary School's student population of 610 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 610 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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School Comparison
Matsuyama Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Matsuyama Elementary School is 0.79, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2251 out of 9602 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 27% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 29% | 54% |
| Black | 14% | 5% |
| White | 16% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 13% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.79 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 37% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Sacramento City Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Matsuyama Elementary School is School Of Engineering & Sciences (0.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Martin Luther King Junior (0.7 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Sacramento Martin Luther King Junior Grades: K-8 | 458 students
0.7 miles
480 Little River Way
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 395-4645 0.7 K-8 458 - Sacramento School Of Engineering & Sciences Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 541 students
0.8 miles
7345 Gloria Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 395-5040 0.8 7-12 541 - Sacramento Yav Pem Suab Academy - Preparing For The Future Charter Charter School
Grades: K-6 | 469 students
0.8 miles
7555 S. Land Park Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 433-5057 0.8 K-6 469 - Sacramento Caroline Wenzel Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 305 students
1.6 miles
6870 Greenhaven Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 433-5432 1.6 K-6 305 - Sacramento John F. Kennedy High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,214 students
1.6 miles
6715 Gloria Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 395-5090 1.6 9-12 2,214
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