Serving 310 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Fruit Ridge Elementary School 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the California state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the California state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 34:1 was higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
310 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)30-34%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)30-34%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
34:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
23%
12%
Hispanic
44%
55%
Black
24%
5%
White
4%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% CA state average).
How many students attend Fruit Ridge Elementary School?
310 students attend Fruit Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Fruit Ridge Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 23% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fruit Ridge Elementary School?
Fruit Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 34:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Fruit Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Fruit Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Fruit Ridge Elementary School part of?
Fruit Ridge Elementary School is part of Sacramento City Unified School District.
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