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4940 Robert J. Mathews Parkway, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762-5721
Summary
Rising Sun Montessori is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 98th percentile among comparable California schools.
78.1% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
75.3% of students met California's math standard, which is strong statewide and is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 78.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 75.3% |
| Reading State Rank | 38/1,734 (98th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 38/1,735 (98th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 155 |
| Low-Income Students | 30 (19.4%) |
| English Learners | 9 (5.8%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | Yes |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 2.7 points from last year and rose 6.2 points over the full period. Math rose 9.8 points from last year and rose 14.4 points over the full period. The latest results include grade 5, which was not included in the previous year.
•Math +14.4 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. White and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 77.3% to 92.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 3% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 0.4-point reading income gap is narrower than the 16.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 93% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 75% to 75%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 53.9% to 95.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 3% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 26.3-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
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
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 Rising Sun Montessori compare within the district?
Rising Sun Montessori is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 K–8 schools in Buckeye Union Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Rising Sun Montessori rank in California?
Rising Sun Montessori ranks No. 38 of 1,734 in reading and No. 38 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Rising Sun Montessori compare with other schools in El Dorado Hills?
Rising Sun Montessori is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 K–8 schools in El Dorado Hills with 2026 results.
Explore schools in El Dorado HillsHow does Rising Sun Montessori compare with other schools in El Dorado County?
Rising Sun Montessori is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 5 K–8 schools in El Dorado County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in El Dorado CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Rising Sun MontessoriThis school | 75.3% | 78.1% |
| Charter Montessori Valley View Campus | 65.7% | 70.7% |
| California Montessori Project-Shingle Springs Camp | 52.7% | 65.9% |
