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6141 Sutter Avenue, Carmichael, CA 95608-2799
Summary
Carmichael Elementary is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 13th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 23.9% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Math is weaker: 20.0% of students met California's math standard, it is holding steady.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 23.9% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 20.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 4,128/4,657 (11th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 3,955/4,657 (15th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 18:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 374 |
| Low-Income Students | 301 (80.5%) |
| English Learners | 124 (33.2%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 6.5 points from last year and fell 3.0 points over the full period. Math fell 0.6 points from last year and rose 0.1 points over the full period.
•Math +0.1 percentage points (2024–2026)
Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 15.4% to 36.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 4,128 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students are 11.1 points ahead in reading. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
8.1% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 27.6% 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
White students have the strongest math results at about 29% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 8% to 21%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 19.3% to 21.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 3,955 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 4.4-point math income gap is narrower than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
16.7% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 17.2% 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 Carmichael Elementary compare within the district?
Carmichael Elementary is No. 12 in both reading and math proficiency among the 24 K–5 schools in San Juan Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Carmichael Elementary rank in California?
Carmichael Elementary ranks No. 4,128 of 4,657 in reading and No. 3,955 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 Carmichael Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 9 in both subjects among 24 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 25.3% meet the reading standard and 19.4% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Carmichael Elementary compare with other schools in Carmichael?
Carmichael Elementary is No. 3 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 6 K–5 schools in Carmichael with 2026 results.
Explore schools in CarmichaelHow does Carmichael Elementary compare with other schools in Sacramento County?
Carmichael Elementary is No. 33 in both reading and 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Carmichael ElementaryThis school | 20.0% | 23.9% |
| Albert Schweitzer Elementary | 30.5% | 40.3% |
| Cameron Ranch Elementary | 12.8% | 21.6% |
