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Norwood Junior High

Q: Is Norwood Junior High a good school?

Norwood Junior High ranks 1419 th of 2761 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-8

1419^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,761 California Middle Schools

Better than 49% of California middle schools

Summary

Norwood Junior High is a public middle school serving about 450 students in grades 7-8 in Sacramento, part of the Twin Rivers Unified district, and it has shown steady academic improvement in recent years despite serving a community with high economic need.

The school is a relative standout within its district, particularly for its English Language Arts scores, which match the state average, and for its effective support of specific student groups like English Language Learners. While math and science scores remain below state averages, they are competitive with or better than most other Twin Rivers Unified middle schools, such as Martin Luther King Junior Technology Academy and Rio Tierra Junior High. Furthermore, Norwood manages student attendance challenges more effectively than its district peers, with a lower chronic absenteeism rate.

Interesting comparisons emerge with nearby schools in other districts. For instance, Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle and Miwok Middle achieve higher overall rankings but serve communities with different economic profiles. A closer comparison is Westside Preparatory Charter, a district school with similar demographics that posts stronger math scores and significantly better attendance with lower per-student spending, suggesting factors beyond funding influence success. Overall, Norwood represents a school on a positive trajectory, making notable progress within a challenging district context.

450

Students ?

20.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$21,225

Per pupil spending ?

83.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4601 Norwood Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838-2283

(916) 566-2710

District: Twin Rivers Unified

Students who attend Norwood Junior High usually attend:

High:

Rio Linda High

Feeder schools for Norwood Junior High:

Elementary:

Regency Park Elementary

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

37.8%

Asian:

30.2%

African American:

15.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 25th percentile in 2013 → 49th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 24 percentile points since 2013

Worth a look

!Test scores below the California average (34% vs 41% meeting standards)

!High chronic absenteeism (30% vs 19% California)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school34%

District avg29%

California avg41%

1,419^th of 2,761

California public middle schools ?

Bottom 49%▲ up 10 pts since 2015

From bottom 39% (2015) to bottom 49% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 6Middle Schools in the Twin Rivers Unified

1107^th of 1,543Twin Rivers Unified among California districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	42.3	1419 of 2761	48.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	34.2	1660 of 2783	40.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	33.9	1658 of 2781	40.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	26.9	1897 of 2740	30.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	34.0	1648 of 2715	39.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	43.6	1267 of 2480	48.9%	★★☆☆☆
2017	34.3	1549 of 2508	38.2%	★★☆☆☆
2016	29.9	1653 of 2497	33.8%	★★☆☆☆
2015	33.3	1522 of 2477	38.6%	★★☆☆☆
2013	27.7	1779 of 2379	25.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	25.1	1787 of 2259	20.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	27.7	1709 of 2236	23.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	33.0	1496 of 2179	31.3%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	49.6	275 of 609	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	36.4	369 of 627	41.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	42.1	319 of 613	48.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	37.8	374 of 637	41.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	39.6	368 of 643	42.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	48.7	277 of 600	53.8%	★★★☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	17.9	619 of 739	16.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	11.7	658 of 743	11.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	11.1	634 of 715	11.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	5.6	690 of 733	5.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	14.5	655 of 745	12.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	16.9	598 of 700	14.6%	★☆☆☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2022	24.4	1283 of 1531	16.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	33.3	924 of 1491	38.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	47.1	538 of 1369	60.7%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2024	61.1	254 of 1478	82.8%	★★★★☆
2023	71.2	165 of 1521	89.2%	★★★★☆
2022	51.5	435 of 1540	71.8%	★★★★☆
2019	51.3	407 of 1442	71.8%	★★★★☆
2018	48.4	443 of 1364	67.5%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	48.2	1149 of 2533	54.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	32.4	1598 of 2551	37.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	33.5	1525 of 2531	39.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	25.2	1827 of 2509	27.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	31.2	1584 of 2380	33.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	41.3	1261 of 2262	44.3%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	54.7	876 of 2395	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	39.3	1331 of 2388	44.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	28.4	1696 of 2374	28.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	30.4	1611 of 2359	31.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	37.5	1327 of 2213	40.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	57.0	730 of 2072	64.8%	★★★☆☆

Homeless

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	94.0	6 of 477	98.7%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	55.0	916 of 2542	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	41.7	1313 of 2579	49.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	43.6	1216 of 2531	52.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	36.8	1448 of 2458	41.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	46.9	1106 of 2369	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	57.1	768 of 2230	65.6%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	35.3	1524 of 2534	39.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	35.0	1497 of 2552	41.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	33.4	1539 of 2538	39.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	29.2	1687 of 2527	33.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	34.8	1475 of 2407	38.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	44.4	1143 of 2273	49.7%	★★☆☆☆

Military Connected

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2022	27.4	141 of 193	26.9%	★☆☆☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	18.5	601 of 726	17.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	13.1	583 of 677	13.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	14.9	566 of 665	14.9%	★☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	36.3	895 of 1566	42.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	46.7	630 of 1552	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	34.1	940 of 1531	38.6%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2022	6.5	1489 of 1555	4.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	26.0	1200 of 1602	25.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	32.3	1043 of 1496	30.3%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Homeless (2025)99th percentile+50 vs school

English Language Learner (2024)83rd percentile+42 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)64th percentile+15 vs school

Hispanic (2025)63rd percentile+15 vs school

African American (2025)55th percentile+6 vs school

Female (2025)55th percentile+6 vs school

Special Education (2025)43rd percentile-6 vs school

Male (2025)40th percentile-9 vs school

Military Connected (2022)27th percentile-4 vs school

Multi-racial (2025)17th percentile-31 vs school

Asian (2025)16th percentile-32 vs school

Disabled (2022)16th percentile-15 vs school

White (2022)4th percentile-27 vs school

By subject vs California (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts/Literacy49%~ state avg

Mathematics25%-12 vs state

Science21%-12 vs state

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Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CSA Spanish Overall 7th Grade	CSA Spanish Overall 8th Grade	CSA Spanish Overall All Grades	CSA Spanish Listening 7th Grade	CSA Spanish Listening 8th Grade	CSA Spanish Listening All Grades	CSA Spanish Writing 7th Grade	CSA Spanish Writing 8th Grade	CSA Spanish Writing All Grades	CSA Spanish Reading 7th Grade	CSA Spanish Reading 8th Grade	CSA Spanish Reading All Grades	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Norwood Junior High	Public	7-8	4601 Norwood Ave.	Sacramento	95838	Sacramento County	Twin Rivers Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(916) 566-2710	450	22	20.6	83.1%	24 (5.3%)	69 (15.3%)	170 (37.8%)	136 (30.2%)	2 (0.4%)	10 (2.2%)	38 (8.4%)	42.3	1419^th of 2761 public middle schools	48.6%		34.2	1660^th of 2783 public middle schools	40.4%	241													20.9	20.9		48.2	49.8	49.0		29.9	19.4	24.8	$21,225	$3,411	$17,814
Martin Luther King Junior Technology Academy	Public	7-8	3051 Fairfield St.	Sacramento	95815	Sacramento County	Twin Rivers Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(916) 566-3490	503	27	18.3	97.4%	28 (5.6%)	70 (13.9%)	248 (49.3%)	109 (21.7%)	2 (0.4%)	10 (2.0%)	32 (6.4%)	8.2	2663^rd of 2761 public middle schools	3.5%		7.8	2720^th of 2783 public middle schools	2.3%	57	3.5	13.3	6.8	6.9	13.3	9.1	10.3	6.7	9.1	3.5	26.7	11.4	5.5	5.5		17.3	14.8	16.0		7.2	4.6	5.9	$19,913	$3,028	$16,885
Rio Linda Preparatory Academy	Public	7-8	1101 G St.	Rio Linda	95673	Sacramento County	Twin Rivers Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(916) 566-2720	331	17	20.0	88.2%	82 (24.8%)	13 (3.9%)	151 (45.6%)	43 (13.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.8%)	36 (10.9%)	40.6	1478^th of 2761 public middle schools	46.5%		27	1952^nd of 2783 public middle schools	29.9%	474													25.7	25.7		36.7	39.7	38.2		31.6	30.6	31.1	$25,591	$3,856	$21,735
Rio Tierra Junior High	Public	7-8	3201 Northstead Dr.	Sacramento	95833	Sacramento County	Twin Rivers Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(916) 566-2730	328	17	19.4	93.0%	16 (4.9%)	57 (17.4%)	188 (57.3%)	29 (8.8%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (2.7%)	27 (8.2%)	13.2	2511^th of 2761 public middle schools	9.1%		11	2630^th of 2783 public middle schools	5.5%	119													7.6	7.6		27.5	15.8	21.3		16.4	8.8	12.4	$24,503	$3,525	$20,978
Westside Preparatory Charter	Public, Charter	7-8	6537 West Second St.	Rio Linda	95673	Sacramento County	Twin Rivers Unified	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(916) 566-1990	480	24	20.3	81.0%	119 (24.8%)	55 (11.5%)	199 (41.5%)	53 (11.0%)	7 (1.5%)	3 (0.6%)	44 (9.2%)	52.7	1107^th of 2761 public middle schools	59.9%		53.9	1042^nd of 2783 public middle schools	62.6%	65													22.4	22.4		49.6	53.2	51.3		36.7	33.5	35.2	$18,117	$2,033	$16,084
Natomas Middle	Public	6-8	3200 North Park Dr.	Sacramento	95835	Sacramento County	Natomas Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(916) 567-5540	672	34	19.8	81.3%	59 (8.8%)	215 (32.0%)	178 (26.5%)	139 (20.7%)	4 (0.6%)	12 (1.8%)	65 (9.7%)	14	2480^th of 2761 public middle schools	10.2%		15.1	2473^rd of 2783 public middle schools	11.1%	7													10.5	10.5	20.9	22.8	26.6	23.5	11.9	11.7	11.4	11.6	$18,361	$1,977	$16,384
Katherine Johnson Middle	Public	6-8	2641 Kent Dr.	Sacramento	95821	Sacramento County	San Juan Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(916) 971-5500	612	33	18.5	90.2%	117 (19.1%)	101 (16.5%)	135 (22.1%)	213 (34.8%)	2 (0.3%)	9 (1.5%)	35 (5.7%)	6.3	2710^th of 2761 public middle schools	1.8%		6.3	2743^rd of 2783 public middle schools	1.4%	33													3.3	3.3	7.7	8.9	8.0	8.2	4.3	8.0	4.2	5.5	$17,223	$2,882	$14,341
Arcade Middle	Public	6-8	3500 Edison Ave.	Sacramento	95821	Sacramento County	San Juan Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(916) 971-7300	595	24	24.2	83.4%	190 (31.9%)	44 (7.4%)	119 (20.0%)	206 (34.6%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.7%)	31 (5.2%)	18.5	2295^th of 2761 public middle schools	16.9%		28.8	1867^th of 2783 public middle schools	32.9%	428													18.7	18.7	24.8	29.1	23.3	25.9	10.7	14.6	17.4	14.4	$18,706	$2,902	$15,804
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle	Public, Charter	6-8	3700 Del Paso Rd.	Sacramento	95834	Sacramento County	Natomas Unified	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(916) 567-5740	513	23	22.1	37.6%	48 (9.4%)	31 (6.0%)	113 (22.0%)	269 (52.4%)	1 (0.2%)	7 (1.4%)	44 (8.6%)	81.7	450^th of 2761 public middle schools	83.7%		86.2	365^th of 2783 public middle schools	86.9%	85													45.0	45.0	62.1	63.8	61.5	62.5	57.2	54.6	51.5	54.4	$13,373	$1,222	$12,151
Miwok Middle	Public	7-8	3150 I St.	Sacramento	95816	Sacramento County	Sacramento City Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(916) 395-5370	1,181	46	25.9	32.9%	446 (37.8%)	55 (4.7%)	355 (30.1%)	176 (14.9%)	7 (0.6%)	5 (0.4%)	136 (11.5%)	86.8	340^th of 2761 public middle schools	87.7%		88.2	318^th of 2783 public middle schools	88.6%	22													45.7	45.7		73.8	69.9	71.7		62.3	51.1	56.3	$20,127	$3,101	$17,026

Frequently Asked Questions about Norwood Junior High

How many students attend Norwood Junior High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 450 students attended Norwood Junior High.

Is Norwood Junior High a good school?

Norwood Junior High ranks 1419^th of 2761 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Norwood Junior High attend?

Students who attend Norwood Junior High usually go on to attend Rio Linda High

What district is Norwood Junior High in?

Twin Rivers Unified

What is the racial makeup of Norwood Junior High?

Students at Norwood Junior High are 38% Hispanic, 30% Asian, 15% African American, 8% Two or more races, 5% White, 2% Pacific Islander.

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