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10434 Georgetown Drive, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670-2261
Summary
Peter J. Shields Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 63rd percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 49.0% of students met California's reading standard, but it is quickly trending up.
51.0% of students met California's math standard and is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 49.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 51.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,929/4,657 (59th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,484/4,657 (68th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 16:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 307 |
| Low-Income Students | 207 (67.4%) |
| English Learners | 70 (22.8%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 2.4 points from last year and rose 13.4 points over the full period. Math rose 7.7 points from last year and rose 16.2 points over the full period.
•Math +16.2 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 44.0% to 58.1% 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 17.4-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
22.2% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 50.0% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 59% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 43% to 50%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 41.2% to 68.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 32% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 12.6-point math income gap is narrower than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
31.0% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 53.2% 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 1,832 schools for reading and 1,839 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–5 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 Peter J. Shields Elementary compare within the district?
Peter J. Shields Elementary is No. 15 in reading and No. 13 in math proficiency among the 21 K–5 schools in Folsom-Cordova Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Peter J. Shields Elementary rank in California?
Peter J. Shields Elementary ranks No. 1,929 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,484 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 Peter J. Shields Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 7 in reading and No. 6 in math among 20 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 43.4% meet the reading standard and 47.0% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Peter J. Shields Elementary compare with other schools in Rancho Cordova?
Peter J. Shields Elementary is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 8 K–5 schools in Rancho Cordova with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Rancho CordovaHow does Peter J. Shields Elementary compare with other schools in Sacramento County?
Peter J. Shields Elementary is No. 21 in reading and No. 18 in math proficiency among the 51 K–5 schools in Sacramento County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Sacramento CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Peter J. Shields ElementaryThis school | 51.0% | 49.0% |
| Cordova Meadows Elementary | 11.2% | 20.4% |
| Cordova Villa Elementary | 17.0% | 19.8% |
