Starr King K-8
Starr King K-8 serves 627 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Starr King K-8 placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Starr King K-8 places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Starr King K-8's student population of 627 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 627 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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School Comparison
Starr King K-8 is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 Starr King K-8 is 0.74, 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 | #9031 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 11% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 17% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 13% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 21% | 54% |
| Black | 15% | 5% |
| White | 43% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.74 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 85% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | San Juan Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Starr King K-8 is Ralph Richardson Center (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
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- Carmichael Ralph Richardson Center Special Education School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-12 | 87 students10
0.0 miles
4848 Cottage Way
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-7411 0 K-12 87 - Sacramento San Juan Choices Charter Charter School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-12 | 263 students10
0.4 miles
4425 Laurelwood Way
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 979-8378 0.4 6-12 263 - Sacramento El Camino Fundamental High School Math: 40% | Reading: 57%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,346 student10
0.8 miles
4300 El Camino Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 971-7430 0.8 9-12 1,346 - Carmichael Marvin Marshall Preschool And Children's Center Special Education School Grades: K-1
1.0 miles
5309 Kenneth Ave.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-7375 1 K-1 n/a - Sacramento Mariemont Elementary School Math: 58% | Reading: 67%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 611 students10
1.1 miles
1401 Corta Way
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 575-2360 1.1 K-5 611
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