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6530 Turnstone Way, Rocklin, CA 95765-5865
Summary
Ruhkala Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 74th percentile among comparable California schools.
57.5% of students met California's reading standard, but it is quickly trending down.
57.7% of students met California's math standard but is slowly trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 57.5% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 57.7% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,332/4,657 (71st percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,113/4,657 (76th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 19:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 334 |
| Low-Income Students | 93 (27.9%) |
| English Learners | 33 (9.9%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 11.0 points from last year and fell 13.8 points over the full period. Math fell 4.9 points from last year and fell 3.1 points over the full period.
•Math -3.1 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 Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 51.0% to 65.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 29% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 12.0-point reading income gap is narrower than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
17.6% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 59.1% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 62% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 49% to 61%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 47.1% to 65.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 24% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 18.4-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
23.5% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 58.7% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•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 Ruhkala Elementary compare within the district?
Ruhkala Elementary is No. 10 in reading and No. 9 in math proficiency among the 13 K–6 schools in Rocklin Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Ruhkala Elementary rank in California?
Ruhkala Elementary ranks No. 1,332 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,113 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 Ruhkala Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 8 in reading and No. 7 in math among 13 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 49.1% meet the reading standard and 45.0% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Ruhkala Elementary compare with other schools in Rocklin?
Ruhkala Elementary is No. 10 in reading and No. 9 in math proficiency among the 13 K–6 schools in Rocklin with 2026 results.
Explore schools in RocklinHow does Ruhkala Elementary compare with other schools in Placer County?
Ruhkala Elementary is No. 10 in reading and No. 9 in math proficiency among the 13 K–6 schools in Placer County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Placer CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–6 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Ruhkala ElementaryThis school | 57.7% | 57.5% |
| Antelope Creek Elementary | 44.0% | 52.1% |
| Breen Elementary | 62.7% | 58.9% |
