Best Public Schools in Zip Code 95842

This analysis examines six public schools in Sacramento's 95842 zip code, all part of the Twin Rivers Unified district, serving approximately 4,277 students from kindergarten through 12th grade in a predominantly economically disadvantaged community.

There is significant variation in performance among these schools. Ridgepoint Tk-8 stands out as the highest-performing, ranking in the 67th percentile statewide with strong test scores in all subjects, while Woodridge Elementary faces considerable challenges, ranking in the 10th percentile. Foothill Oaks Elementary also performs well academically and has the area's best attendance rate. The local high school, Foothill High, presents a mixed picture with a high 92% graduation rate but concerningly low proficiency scores in math and science.

Key factors influencing success appear to be school-level, as spending per student does not clearly correlate with performance. Schools with lower chronic absenteeism, like Frontier Elementary and Foothill Oaks, generally achieve better academic results. The data suggests that while the district faces broad challenges, particularly at the middle school level with Foothill Ranch Middle, there are clear examples of success within the community that other schools could learn from.