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3350 Becerra Way, Sacramento, CA 95821-3706
Summary
James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 56th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 48.7% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Math is weaker: 40.4% of students met California's math standard, and it is slowly trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 48.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 40.4% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,949/4,657 (58th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 2,161/4,657 (54th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 406 |
| Low-Income Students | 217 (53.4%) |
| English Learners | 60 (14.8%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 0.9 points from last year and fell 2.7 points over the full period. Math rose 5.4 points from last year and fell 3.6 points over the full period.
•Math -3.6 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 43.1% to 52.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 42% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 21.6-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed as non-low-income results fell, while low-income results were unchanged.
English Learners vs English Native
15.8% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 51.3% 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 51% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 7% to 39%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 30.4% to 47.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 47% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 25.1-point math income gap is wider than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
21.1% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 42.3% 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 1,479 schools for reading and 1,483 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–6 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 James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary compare within the district?
James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary is No. 6 in both reading and math proficiency among the 10 K–6 schools in San Juan Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary rank in California?
James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary ranks No. 1,949 of 4,657 in reading and No. 2,161 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 James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 7 in reading and No. 5 in math among 10 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 38.1% meet the reading standard and 28.1% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary compare with other schools in Sacramento?
James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary is No. 15 in reading and No. 17 in math proficiency among the 81 K–6 schools in Sacramento with 2026 results.
Explore schools in SacramentoHow does James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary compare with other schools in Sacramento County?
James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary is No. 48 in reading and No. 49 in math proficiency among the 140 K–6 schools in Sacramento County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Sacramento CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–6 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| James R. Cowan Fundamental ElementaryThis school | 40.4% | 48.7% |
| Del Paso Manor Elementary | 37.2% | 43.1% |
| Del Dayo Elementary | 53.0% | 56.1% |
