Starr King K-8

4848 Cottage Way
Carmichael, CA 95608
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 763 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%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 763 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : 15%
  • : 24%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Starr King K-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Starr King K-8's student population of 763 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
763 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Starr King K-8 is 0.75, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
(18-19)
15%
40%
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(18-19)
24%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
38%
12%
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Hispanic
15%
56%
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Black
12%
5%
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White
27%
21%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
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Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.75
This chart display the diversity score of Starr King K-8 and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Starr King K-8?
763 students attend Starr King K-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Starr King K-8 students are Asian, 27% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 7% 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 21:1, which is equal to 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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 763 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : 15%
  • : 24%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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