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6000 Stanley Avenue, Carmichael, CA 95608-4032
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 76th percentile among comparable California schools.
64.4% of students met California's reading standard, and it is holding steady.
54.3% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 64.4% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 54.3% |
| Reading State Rank | 972/4,657 (79th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,291/4,657 (72nd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 670 |
| Low-Income Students | 361 (53.9%) |
| English Learners | 153 (22.8%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 4.9 points from last year and fell 0.1 points over the full period. Math fell 0.3 points from last year and fell 2.3 points over the full period.
•Math -2.3 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 52.9% to 69.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 21% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 30.3-point reading income gap is wider than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
15.2% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 76.7% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 60% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 45% to 56%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 32.4% to 65.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 28% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 28.3-point math income gap is wider than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
17.6% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 64.0% of English-only students. The gap widened 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 Mary Deterding Elementary compare within the district?
Mary Deterding Elementary is No. 1 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 10 K–6 schools in San Juan Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Mary Deterding Elementary rank in California?
Mary Deterding Elementary ranks No. 972 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,291 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 Mary Deterding Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 3 in reading and No. 4 in math among 10 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 48.4% meet the reading standard and 39.5% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Mary Deterding Elementary compare with other schools in Carmichael?
Mary Deterding Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 K–6 schools in Carmichael with 2026 results.
Explore schools in CarmichaelHow does Mary Deterding Elementary compare with other schools in Sacramento County?
Mary Deterding Elementary is No. 20 in reading and No. 27 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mary Deterding ElementaryThis school | 54.3% | 64.4% |
| Del Dayo Elementary | 53.0% | 56.1% |
| Mission Avenue Open Elementary | 35.3% | 43.9% |
