Natomas Unified, CA - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Natomas Unified

Natomas Unified is a kindergarten-through-twelfth-grade district serving a moderately sized population across suburban Sacramento County. The district operates around twenty schools, including three high schools and a mix of traditional elementary and middle schools alongside some charter and dual-immersion options. The student body is racially and ethnically diverse, with substantial Asian, Hispanic, and Black populations; White and multiracial students make up smaller shares.

Reading proficiency stands somewhat above the county median among districts, with students showing better command of English language arts than mathematics. In English language arts across tested grades, students cluster around the low-to-mid range; grade seven performs highest. In mathematics, performance is notably lower, particularly in middle grades, where proficiency dips into the mid-to-upper twenties. Science proficiency is weak. These results reflect a district where language arts instruction is outpacing math in effectiveness, though neither subject shows strong attainment overall. A parent may want to ask the district about its math intervention strategies and the literacy push the district publicly described as a priority after reported declines in prior years.

Housing in the district's footprint is moderately priced for the region. Home values cluster in the mid-range for the broader Sacramento area, and rental costs are manageable relative to district median income. The market has softened slightly year over year. Monthly mortgage costs and rents are roughly comparable when accounting for typical down-payment assumptions. The district sits in a region where housing remains an affordability constraint but not an acute barrier for families with moderate means.

Chronic absenteeism runs near the county midpoint, suggesting attendance challenges are neither distinctive nor solved. Per-pupil spending is in the lower half of the county range, which may or may not constrain opportunity depending on how efficiently the district deploys resources.

The district has pursued several deliberate curricular additions. Ethnic Studies is now a graduation requirement starting with the class of 2030, and the course is framed around culturally responsive pedagogy. The district added AP African American Studies and a Race and Social Justice course as part of a stated multi-year diversity, equity, and inclusion plan. These reflect a clear pedagogical direction that some families will see as aligned with their values and others may scrutinize more closely.

A voter-approved facilities bond, Measure L, funded new school construction to accommodate growth. The district completed a dual-immersion elementary campus ahead of schedule, expanding program choice within the district's boundaries. This signals ongoing capacity to meet enrollment and allows families seeking bilingual pathways a concrete option.

The district's test results and per-pupil spending suggest Natomas serves families who may value growth and diversity over above-average test performance or exceptional per-pupil resources. It is neither a district known for elite academic outcomes nor one facing acute instability. It works for families drawn to suburban growth areas with evolving cultural demographics and an explicit commitment to inclusive curriculum.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

14,950

Grades

KG–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 33%

Black 19%

White 13%

Asian 23%

Two+ 10%

Am. Indian / AK Native 1%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 1%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr ALL

31%

—

Gr 3

23%

54%

Gr 4

32%

54%

Gr 5

31%

58%

Gr 6

26%

55%

Gr 7

32%

62%

Gr 8

28%

60%

Gr 11

46%

—

Math

Gr ALL

20%

—

Gr 3

20%

57%

Gr 4

26%

47%

Gr 5

22%

45%

Gr 6

20%

45%

Gr 7

20%

47%

Gr 8

16%

41%

Gr 11

17%

—

Science

Gr ALL

18%

—

Gr 5

19%

40%

Gr 8

14%

42%

Gr 11

22%

—

Gr 12

12%

—

Gr HS

17%

—

Gr UG_SEC

17%

—

Schools in this District

20 schools are officially reported under this district.

Natomas Park Elementary

Two Rivers Elementary

Inderkum High

Witter Ranch Elementary

Westlake Charter

Heron

Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep

H. Allen Hight Elementary

Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle

Leroy Greene Academy

Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Elementary

Paso Verde

Larry G. Meeks Academy

Heredia-Arriaga

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

34%

Grade 3

34%

Grade 4

31%

Grade 5

29%

Grade 6

30%

Grade 7

26%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

34%

Grade 3

40%

Grade 4

41%

Grade 5

36%

Grade 6

44%

Grade 7

41%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

27%

Grade 5

25%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

56%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$691,773

Year-over-year change-0.8%

Range across 5 ZIP codes$459K to $1.0M

vs. state typical0.89x

vs. national typical1.88x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (5 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
95837	Sacramento	$1.0M	+2.0%	35.7%
95834	Sacramento	$528K	-4.3%	20.6%
95833	Sacramento	$459K	-2.6%	17.2%
95835	Sacramento	$575K	-3.4%	14.3%
95626	Elverta	$514K	+2.6%	12.2%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$2,364/mo

Year-over-year change+1.2%

Range across 3 ZIP codes$2,166 to $2,692/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (3 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
95834	Sacramento	$2,302	-0.1%	20.6%
95833	Sacramento	$2,166	+3.3%	17.2%
95835	Sacramento	$2,692	+0.4%	14.3%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$3,491/mo

Home price / national median income8.3x

Annual rent / national median income33.9%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$1,127/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$776,233 (-1.1% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

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