Serving 352 students in grades Kindergarten-8, California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 352 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus's student population of 352 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
352 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2288 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
21%
55%
Black
2%
5%
White
58%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus's ranking?
California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus is ranked #2288 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus often compared to?
California Montessori Project - Capitol Campusis often viewed alongside schools like Hubert H. Bancroft Elementary School, Golden Empire Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus?
352 students attend California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus?
California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus offer ?
California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus part of?
California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus is part of California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus School District.
In what neighborhood is California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus located?
California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus is located in the Southeastern Sacramento neighborhood of Sacramento, CA. There are 20 other public schools located in Southeastern Sacramento.
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