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6401 Trenton Way, Citrus Heights, CA 95621-4821
Summary
Arlington Heights Elementary is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 10th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 22.2% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending down.
Math is weaker: 18.1% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 22.2% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 18.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 4,243/4,657 (9th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 4,105/4,657 (12th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 17:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 329 |
| Low-Income Students | 222 (67.5%) |
| English Learners | 47 (14.3%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 4.7 points from last year and fell 5.7 points over the full period. Math fell 0.6 points from last year and rose 2.2 points over the full period.
•Math +2.2 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 21.9% to 22.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 4,243 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 4.9-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
4.2% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 26.0% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 15% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 13% to 13%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 14.6% to 20.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 4,105 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 0.7-point math income gap is narrower than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
3.9% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 18.8% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,832 schools for reading and 1,839 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–5 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Arlington Heights Elementary compare within the district?
Arlington Heights Elementary is No. 14 in reading and No. 15 in math proficiency among the 24 K–5 schools in San Juan Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Arlington Heights Elementary rank in California?
Arlington Heights Elementary ranks No. 4,243 of 4,657 in reading and No. 4,105 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Arlington Heights Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 14 in reading and No. 12 in math among 24 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 20.6% meet the reading standard and 17.9% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Arlington Heights Elementary compare with other schools in Citrus Heights?
Arlington Heights Elementary is No. 4 in reading and No. 5 in math proficiency among the 6 K–5 schools in Citrus Heights with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Citrus HeightsHow does Arlington Heights Elementary compare with other schools in Sacramento County?
Arlington Heights Elementary is No. 36 in reading and No. 38 in math proficiency among the 51 K–5 schools in Sacramento County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Sacramento CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Arlington Heights ElementaryThis school | 18.1% | 22.2% |
| Cambridge Heights Elementary | 53.9% | 52.7% |
| Carriage Drive Elementary | 22.8% | 29.9% |
