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5151 Banfield Drive, Sacramento, CA 95835-1421
Summary
Heron is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 75th percentile among comparable California schools.
55.7% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down slightly.
Math is weaker: 43.8% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 55.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 43.8% |
| Reading State Rank | 440/1,734 (75th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 432/1,735 (75th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 23:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 977 |
| Low-Income Students | 350 (35.8%) |
| English Learners | 76 (7.8%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 0.7 points from last year and fell 1.5 points over the full period. Math fell 4.3 points from last year and fell 0.5 points over the full period.
•Math -0.5 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Filipino and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 46.5% to 67.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 26% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 20.6-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
20.6% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 55.0% 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
Filipino students have the strongest math results at about 62% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 24% to 59%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 34.7% to 50.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 25% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 20.9-point math income gap is wider than the 15.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
13.9% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 43.7% of English-only students. The gap narrowed 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 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 Heron compare within the district?
Heron is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 6 K–8 schools in Natomas Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Heron rank in California?
Heron ranks No. 440 of 1,734 in reading and No. 432 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Heron compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in reading and No. 2 in math among 6 K–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 43.7% meet the reading standard and 31.6% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Heron compare with other schools in Sacramento?
Heron is No. 4 in reading and No. 5 in math proficiency among the 27 K–8 schools in Sacramento with 2026 results.
Explore schools in SacramentoHow does Heron compare with other schools in Sacramento County?
Heron is No. 6 in reading and No. 7 in math proficiency among the 44 K–8 schools in Sacramento County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Sacramento CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| HeronThis school | 43.8% | 55.7% |
| American Lakes | 7.0% | 9.8% |
| Bannon Creek | 6.8% | 10.0% |
