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4900 Whitney Avenue, Carmichael, CA 95608-2937
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 82nd percentile among comparable California schools.
64.9% of students met California's reading standard, and it is slowly trending up.
56.8% of students met California's math standard, but it is slowly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 64.9% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 56.8% |
| Reading State Rank | 241/1,204 (80th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 206/1,204 (83rd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 987 |
| Low-Income Students | 455 (46.1%) |
| English Learners | 112 (11.3%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 0.6 points from last year and rose 3.8 points over the full period. Math fell 0.2 points from last year and rose 4.5 points over the full period.
•Math +4.5 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 62.2% to 68.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 21% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 43.0-point reading income gap is wider than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
3.5% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 74.3% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 63% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 33% to 61%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 54.4% to 62.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 18% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 42.8-point math income gap is wider than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
3.4% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 65.9% 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 795 schools for reading and 796 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 6–8 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 Winston Churchill Middle compare within the district?
Winston Churchill Middle is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 9 6–8 schools in San Juan Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Winston Churchill Middle rank in California?
Winston Churchill Middle ranks No. 241 of 1,204 in reading and No. 206 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Winston Churchill Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 9 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 42.9% meet the reading standard and 34.9% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Winston Churchill Middle compare with other schools in Carmichael?
Winston Churchill Middle is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 6–8 schools in Carmichael with 2026 results.
Explore schools in CarmichaelHow does Winston Churchill Middle compare with other schools in Sacramento County?
Winston Churchill Middle is No. 4 in both reading and math proficiency among the 16 6–8 schools in Sacramento County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Sacramento CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 6–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Winston Churchill MiddleThis school | 56.8% | 64.9% |
| John Barrett Middle | 28.5% | 44.0% |
| Andrew Carnegie Middle | 33.8% | 51.1% |
