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7825 Grandstaff Drive, Sacramento, CA 95823-4897
Summary
Rio Cazadero High is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 15th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 7.8% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending down.
Math is weaker: 7.5% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 7.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 7.5% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,483/1,596 (7th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,223/1,596 (23rd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 13:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 120 |
| Low-Income Students | 96 (80.0%) |
| English Learners | 27 (22.5%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 5.8 points from last year and fell 6.4 points over the full period. Math fell 1.3 points from last year and rose 7.5 points over the full period.
•Math +7.5 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino and Black or African American students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
7.8% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 1,483 of 1,596 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
0.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 6.5% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results held steady and English-only results fell.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest math results at about 8% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 0% to 0%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
7.6% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 1,223 of 1,596 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
12.5% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 3.2% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 9 schools for reading and 9 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 11–12 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 Rio Cazadero High compare within the district?
Rio Cazadero High is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 11–12 schools in Elk Grove Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Rio Cazadero High rank in California?
Rio Cazadero High ranks No. 1,483 of 1,596 in reading and No. 1,223 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Rio Cazadero High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in both subjects among 3 11–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 6.5% meet the reading standard and 8.3% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Rio Cazadero High compare with other schools in Sacramento?
Rio Cazadero High is No. 4 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 6 11–12 schools in Sacramento with 2026 results.
Explore schools in SacramentoHow does Rio Cazadero High compare with other schools in Sacramento County?
Rio Cazadero High is No. 4 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 8 11–12 schools in Sacramento County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Sacramento CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 11–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Rio Cazadero HighThis school | 7.5% | 7.8% |
| Calvine High | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Daylor (William) High (Continuation) | 30.9% | 16.7% |
