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13777 Bowman Road, Auburn, CA 95603-3147
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 84th percentile among comparable California schools.
61.7% of students met California's reading standard, but it is slowly trending down.
53.1% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 61.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 53.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 299/1,734 (83rd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 253/1,735 (85th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 606 |
| Low-Income Students | 152 (25.1%) |
| English Learners | 24 (4.0%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | Yes |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 0.2 points from last year and fell 3.3 points over the full period. Math rose 0.6 points from last year and fell 1.5 points over the full period.
•Math -1.5 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 52.3% to 67.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 18% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 17.2-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 16.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
15.4% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 63.1% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 59% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 44% to 55%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 43.6% to 60.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 15% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 10.8-point math income gap is narrower than the 15.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
15.4% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 54.6% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results held steady and English-only results fell.
Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 802 schools for reading and 801 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–8 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 Bowman Charter rank in California?
Bowman Charter ranks No. 299 of 1,734 in reading and No. 253 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Bowman Charter compare with other schools in Auburn?
Bowman Charter is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 4 K–8 schools in Auburn with 2026 results.
Explore schools in AuburnHow does Bowman Charter compare with other schools in Placer County?
Bowman Charter is No. 13 in reading and No. 14 in math proficiency among the 21 K–8 schools in Placer County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Placer CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–8 in the same district or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Bowman CharterThis school | 53.1% | 61.7% |
| Auburn Elementary | 15.9% | 20.1% |
| EV Cain Middle | 19.2% | 29.1% |
