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5240 PV Scholars Lane, Sacramento, CA 95835
Summary
Paso Verde is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 49th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 41.9% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending down.
Math is weaker: 30.8% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 41.9% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 30.8% |
| Reading State Rank | 907/1,734 (48th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 848/1,735 (51st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 23:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 897 |
| Low-Income Students | 474 (52.8%) |
| English Learners | 129 (14.4%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 1.0 points from last year and fell 9.1 points over the full period. Math rose 5.3 points from last year and fell 2.9 points over the full period.
•Math -2.9 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 36.5% to 50.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 907 of 1,734 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 25.4-point reading income gap is wider than the 16.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
17.7% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 42.0% 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
White students have the strongest math results at about 51% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 10% to 47%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 22.0% to 41.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 49% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 24.6-point math income gap is wider than the 15.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
16.9% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 29.7% 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 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 Paso Verde compare within the district?
Paso Verde is No. 2 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 6 K–8 schools in Natomas Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Paso Verde rank in California?
Paso Verde ranks No. 907 of 1,734 in reading and No. 848 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 Paso Verde compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 4 in both subjects among 6 K–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 32.3% meet the reading standard and 21.4% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Paso Verde compare with other schools in Sacramento?
Paso Verde is No. 12 in reading and No. 13 in math proficiency among the 27 K–8 schools in Sacramento with 2026 results.
Explore schools in SacramentoHow does Paso Verde compare with other schools in Sacramento County?
Paso Verde is No. 19 in reading and No. 20 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paso VerdeThis school | 30.8% | 41.9% |
| American Lakes | 7.0% | 9.8% |
| Bannon Creek | 6.8% | 10.0% |
