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California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus vs. Golden Empire Elementary School

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School Overview

School
California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus
2635 Chestnut Hill Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95826
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Golden Empire Elementary School
9045 Canberra Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95826
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 357 students in grades Kindergarten-8, California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 449 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Golden Empire Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-8
K-6
Total Students
357 students
449 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Golden Empire Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Golden Empire Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
18 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Golden Empire Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
25:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Golden Empire Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Sacramento City Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#2360 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
#4476 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Golden Empire Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in CA)
36%
(Top 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Golden Empire Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Sacramento City Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
61%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
38%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Golden Empire Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Sacramento City Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Top 10% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus by grade.
This chart displays the students of Golden Empire Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
72
68
Grade 1 Students
47
63
Grade 2 Students
37
58
Grade 3 Students
39
71
Grade 4 Students
42
61
Grade 5 Students
45
66
Grade 6 Students
34
62
Grade 7 Students
26
-
Grade 8 Students
15
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Golden Empire Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Sacramento City Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Asian
6%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Golden Empire Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Sacramento City Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
23%
39%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Golden Empire Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Sacramento City Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
2%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Golden Empire Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Sacramento City Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
57%
23%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Golden Empire Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Sacramento City Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Golden Empire Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Sacramento City Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
% Two or more races
12%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Golden Empire Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Sacramento City Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.61
0.75
This chart showcases the diversity score of California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Golden Empire Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Sacramento City Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
55%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Golden Empire Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Sacramento City Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
13%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Golden Empire Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Sacramento City Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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