Serving 885 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Starr King 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 9% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 885 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Starr King K-8 serves the southwest part of Carmichael, CA, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 3 square miles. Families typically reside within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Starr King K-8's student population of 885 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
885 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Starr King 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 Starr King K-8 is 0.70, 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
#9248 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
46%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
13%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
26%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Starr King K-8's ranking?
Starr King K-8 is ranked #9248 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?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Starr King K-8?
885 students attend Starr King K-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Starr King K-8 students are Asian, 26% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Starr King K-8?
Starr King K-8 has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Starr King K-8 offer ?
Starr King K-8 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Starr King K-8 part of?
Starr King K-8 is part of San Juan Unified School District.
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