Top Rankings
Natomas Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 14,531 students in Natomas Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Natomas Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
20 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
14,531 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
656 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
Natomas Unified School District, which is ranked #893 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#884 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
29%
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.79
0.64
# American Indian Students
79 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
3,337 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
23%
12%
# Hispanic Students
4,774 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
33%
55%
# Black Students
2,675 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
18%
5%
# White Students
1,860 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
13%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
233 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,561 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
1,312
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,041
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
971
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,032
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,101
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,069
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,004
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,060
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,063
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,203
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,267
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,228
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,180
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,210 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,520 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$236 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$284 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,210
$21,485
Spending / Student
$19,520
$19,787
Best Natomas Unified School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3700 Del Paso Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5740
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5740
Grades: 9-12
| 621 students
Rank: #22.
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3700 Del Paso Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5740
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5740
Grades: 6-8
| 513 students
Rank: #33.
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3700 Del Paso Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5741
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5741
Grades: K-5
| 440 students
Rank: #44.
Westlake Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2680 Mabry Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5760
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5760
Grades: K-12
| 1,247 students
Rank: #55.
Heron
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5151 Banfield Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5680
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5680
Grades: K-8
| 1,013 students
Rank: #66.
Two Rivers Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3201 W. River Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5520
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5520
Grades: K-5
| 636 students
Rank: #77.
Paso Verde
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5240 Pv Scholars Ln.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5810
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5810
Grades: K-8
| 901 students
Rank: #88.
Inderkum High School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2500 New Market Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5640
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5640
Grades: 9-12
| 2,266 students
Rank: #99.
Witter Ranch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3790 Poppy Hill Way
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5620
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5620
Grades: K-5
| 597 students
Rank: #1010.
Natomas Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4700 Crest Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 928-5234
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 928-5234
Grades: K-5
| 690 students
Rank: #1111.
Leroy Greene Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2950 W. River Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5560
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5560
Grades: 6-12
| 754 students
Rank: #1212.
Larry G. Meeks Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2775 Millcreek Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5608
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5608
Grades: K-8
| 206 students
Rank: #1313.
H. Allen Hight Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3200 N. Park Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5700
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5700
Grades: K-5
| 802 students
Rank: #1414.
Natomas Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3200 N. Park Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5540
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5540
Grades: 6-8
| 662 students
Rank: #1515.
Natomas High School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3301 Fong Ranch Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 641-4960
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 641-4960
Grades: 9-12
| 1,229 students
Rank: #1616.
Jefferson
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Pebblewood
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5580
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5580
Grades: K-8
| 713 students
Rank: #1717.
American Lakes
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Stonecreek Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5500
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5500
Grades: K-8
| 665 students
Rank: #1818.
Bannon Creek
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2775 Millcreek Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5600
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5600
Grades: K-8
| 457 students
Rank: #1919.
Discovery High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3401 Fong Ranch Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 928-5200
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 928-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 119 students
Rank: n/an/a
1800 Club Center Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 561-5253
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 561-5253
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Natomas Unified School District?
Natomas Unified School District manages 20 public schools serving 14,531 students.
What is the rank of Natomas Unified School District?
Natomas Unified School District is ranked #893 out of 1,931 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Natomas Unified School District?
33% of Natomas Unified School District students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Asian, 18% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Natomas Unified School District?
Natomas Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Natomas Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,520 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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