Summary:
Zip code 95742 in Rancho Cordova, California, is served by two high-performing K-6 elementary schools, Sunrise Elementary and Robert J. McGarvey Elementary, both part of the Elk Grove Unified school district.
Both schools are strong academic choices, consistently outperforming district and state averages in English, math, and science. Sunrise Elementary generally has slightly higher test scores in English and math, while Robert J. McGarvey Elementary has a lower rate of chronic student absenteeism and a slightly higher proficiency rate in science. McGarvey also has a higher percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch and receives more funding per student.
An interesting pattern at both schools is a noticeable drop in 5th-grade math scores compared to other grades, which may be worth asking the district about. While both schools are quite large, they maintain reasonable class sizes. Overall, families in this area have access to two excellent elementary schools that rank significantly above average within the Elk Grove Unified district.
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