Best High Schools in South Natomas, Sacramento, CA

High schools
4
Students
5,654
Avg actual
22%
Avg projected
33%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in South Natomas, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Inderkum High

B-

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Natomas Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2266 Students

2. Grant Union High

C

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Twin Rivers Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2040 Students

3. Natomas High

C-

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Natomas Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1229 Students

4. Discovery High

D-

SchoolGrade

5%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Natomas Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 119 Students

Best Middle Schools in South Natomas, Sacramento, CA

Middle schools
3
Students
1,360
Avg actual
20%
Avg projected
21%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top middle schools in South Natomas, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Norwood Junior High

C+

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Twin Rivers Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 406 Students

2. Natomas Middle

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Natomas Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 662 Students

3. Rio Tierra Junior High

F

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Twin Rivers Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 292 Students

Best Elementary Schools in South Natomas, Sacramento, CA

Elementary schools
9
Students
4,757
Avg actual
23%
Avg projected
26%
Impact
underperform expectations

The top elementary schools in South Natomas, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Two Rivers Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Natomas Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 636 Students

2. Hazel Strauch Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Twin Rivers Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 599 Students

3. Larry G. Meeks Academy

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Natomas Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 206 Students

4. Natomas Park Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Natomas Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 690 Students

5. Garden Valley Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Twin Rivers Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 331 Students

6. Jefferson

D

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Natomas Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 713 Students

7. Glenwood Elementary

F

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Robla Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 460 Students

8. Bannon Creek

F

SchoolGrade

7%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Natomas Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 457 Students

9. American Lakes

F

SchoolGrade

6%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Natomas Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 665 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in South Natomas, Sacramento, CA

Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

South Natomas, Sacramento, CA has a total population of 22,138 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in South Natomas, Sacramento, CA

11,771

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

89%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

31%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood South Natomas, Sacramento, CA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A

14.51 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

3.77 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A

10.74 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in South Natomas, Sacramento, CA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for South Natomas, Sacramento, CA.

ISP Report Card

A

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,450 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

80 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit South Natomas, Sacramento, CA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in South Natomas, Sacramento, CA

How many schools are in South Natomas, Sacramento, CA?

South Natomas, Sacramento, CA has 16 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 11,771 students in total.

How do schools in South Natomas perform on state tests?

On average, 16 schools in South Natomas score 22% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 27%, so on average schools in South Natomas underperform expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in South Natomas?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

Best Schools in Cities Near South Natomas, Sacramento, CA

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Northgate Sacramento, Sacramento, CA

  • Actual: 26%
  • Projected: 22%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
River Gardens, Sacramento, CA

  • Actual: 21%
  • Projected: 22%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Gateway Center, Sacramento, CA

  • Actual: 21%
  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Natomas Crossing, Sacramento, CA

  • Actual: 23%
  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Gardenland, Sacramento, CA

  • Actual: 25%
  • Projected: 21%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Gateway West, Sacramento, CA

  • Actual: 25%
  • Projected: 37%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Strawberry Manor, Sacramento, CA

  • Actual: 22%
  • Projected: 21%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Village 5, Sacramento, CA

  • Actual: 25%
  • Projected: 32%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Noralto, Sacramento, CA

  • Actual: 19%
  • Projected: 19%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Bryte, West Sacramento, CA

  • Actual: 32%
  • Projected: 34%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations