Summary:
The Growth Public District in Sacramento contains a single K-8 elementary school, Growth Public, serving 300 students, where academic performance is below state averages but shows a strong recent history of improvement.
While test scores in English, math, and science are generally lower than the California average, Growth Public has made remarkable progress, jumping from the 27th percentile of state schools in 2022-2023 to the 47th percentile in 2024-2025. Performance varies significantly by grade, with 6th grade English notably outperforming the state average, but 5th grade math proficiency being a particular area of concern. The school invests heavily in its students, with per-pupil spending above $18,000, and serves a population where a majority qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.
Key challenges for the school include a chronic absenteeism rate higher than the state average, which can impact learning. The district's ranking is directly tied to this one school's performance. For parents, the data suggests Growth Public is a school on an upward trajectory, showing clear improvement over the past few years despite facing significant obstacles, with some grade levels demonstrating particular strength.
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