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4333 Hackberry Lane, Carmichael, CA 95608-1329
Summary
Cameron Ranch Elementary is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 6th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 21.6% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Math is weaker: 12.8% of students met California's math standard, and it is slowly trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 21.6% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 12.8% |
| Reading State Rank | 4,276/4,657 (8th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 4,460/4,657 (4th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 18:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 406 |
| Low-Income Students | 338 (83.3%) |
| English Learners | 141 (34.7%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 1.0 points from last year and rose 0.5 points over the full period. Math fell 2.2 points from last year and fell 3.3 points over the full period.
•Math -3.3 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Black or African American and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 12.7% to 28.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 4,276 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 5.0-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
13.6% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 27.2% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 22% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 8% to 20%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 8.3% to 21.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 4,460 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students are 5.3 points ahead in math. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
11.9% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 13.2% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose 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 Cameron Ranch Elementary compare within the district?
Cameron Ranch Elementary is No. 15 in reading and No. 18 in math proficiency among the 24 K–5 schools in San Juan Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Cameron Ranch Elementary rank in California?
Cameron Ranch Elementary ranks No. 4,276 of 4,657 in reading and No. 4,460 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 Cameron Ranch Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 13 in reading and No. 16 in math among 24 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 20.7% meet the reading standard and 13.8% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Cameron Ranch Elementary compare with other schools in Carmichael?
Cameron Ranch Elementary is No. 5 in reading and No. 6 in math proficiency among the 6 K–5 schools in Carmichael with 2026 results.
Explore schools in CarmichaelHow does Cameron Ranch Elementary compare with other schools in Sacramento County?
Cameron Ranch Elementary is No. 37 in reading and No. 44 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cameron Ranch ElementaryThis school | 12.8% | 21.6% |
| Albert Schweitzer Elementary | 30.5% | 40.3% |
| Carmichael Elementary | 20.0% | 23.9% |
