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Email BoardJohn Bidwell Elementary
1730 65th Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95822-4804
Summary
John Bidwell Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 46th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 44.5% of students met California's reading standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Math is weaker: 32.7% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 44.5% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 32.7% |
| Reading State Rank | 2,277/4,657 (51st percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 2,769/4,657 (41st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 23:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 262 |
| Low-Income Students | 201 (77.0%) |
| English Learners | 49 (18.8%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 2.3 points from last year and rose 14.8 points over the full period. Math rose 3.9 points from last year and rose 13.9 points over the full period.
•Math +13.9 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 34.8% to 59.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 49% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 18.2-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
31.8% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 46.1% 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
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 38% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 25% to 31%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 13.0% to 63.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 2,769 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students are 1.1 points ahead in math. It narrowed over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
27.3% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 32.0% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•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 John Bidwell Elementary compare within the district?
John Bidwell Elementary is No. 14 in reading and No. 16 in math proficiency among the 44 K–6 schools in Sacramento City Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does John Bidwell Elementary rank in California?
John Bidwell Elementary ranks No. 2,277 of 4,657 in reading and No. 2,769 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 John Bidwell Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank tied for No. 12 in reading and No. 14 in math among 44 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 40.9% meet the reading standard and 33.0% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does John Bidwell Elementary compare with other schools in Sacramento?
John Bidwell Elementary is No. 23 in reading and No. 29 in math proficiency among the 81 K–6 schools in Sacramento with 2026 results.
Explore schools in SacramentoHow does John Bidwell Elementary compare with other schools in Sacramento County?
John Bidwell Elementary is No. 61 in reading and No. 73 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 |
|---|---|---|
| John Bidwell ElementaryThis school | 32.7% | 44.5% |
| Abraham Lincoln Elementary | 26.8% | 26.3% |
| Bowling Green Elementary | 26.3% | 30.9% |
