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Golden Empire Elementary School vs. California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus

Should you attend Golden Empire Elementary School or California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Golden Empire Elementary School
9045 Canberra Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95826
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus
2635 Chestnut Hill Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95826
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Golden Empire Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
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Overview
Serving 469 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Golden Empire Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower 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 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-6
K-8
Total Students
469 students
352 students
This chart displays total students of Golden Empire Elementary School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays total students of California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
This chart displays gender of Golden Empire Elementary School
This chart displays gender of California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
15 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Golden Empire Elementary School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the total teachers of California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Golden Empire Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Test Scores

#4918 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
#2288 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Golden Empire Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the overall school rank of California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
29%
(Top 50% in CA)
43%
(Top 30% in CA)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Golden Empire Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
61%
(Top 30% in CA)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Golden Empire Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
55-59%
(Top 10% in CA)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Golden Empire Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus by grade.
Kindergarten Students
55
72
Grade 1 Students
63
39
Grade 2 Students
66
43
Grade 3 Students
62
40
Grade 4 Students
72
47
Grade 5 Students
68
38
Grade 6 Students
83
34
Grade 7 Students
-
20
Grade 8 Students
-
19

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Golden Empire Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
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% Asian
13%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Golden Empire Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hispanic
41%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Golden Empire Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Black
9%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Golden Empire Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% White
21%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Golden Empire Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of White students in California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Golden Empire Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
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% Two or more races
15%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Golden Empire Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
0.75
0.60
This chart displays the diversity score of Golden Empire Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the diversity score of California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Golden Empire Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Golden Empire Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
 
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