San Juan Unified, CA - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on San Juan Unified

San Juan Unified is a comprehensive district spanning kindergarten through grade 12 across multiple Sacramento County communities, including Carmichael, Citrus Heights, Fair Oaks, Orangevale, and parts of Sacramento and Rancho Cordova. The district enrolls a substantial student population distributed across dozens of schools, from traditional elementary and middle programs to continuation schools, alternative settings, and K-8 configurations. The student body is diverse, with meaningful representation across racial and ethnic groups, though white students comprise a plurality.

The district's most recent state testing shows mixed academic performance. In English language arts, students across grades 3 through 8 reached proficiency at a moderate level, with slightly stronger performance in middle grades. Mathematics proficiency is notably lower across all grade levels tested, roughly a quarter to a third of students meeting state standards. Science proficiency, measured at grades 5 and 8, sits in a similar range. Compared to other districts in Sacramento County, San Juan's overall proficiency index places it above the midpoint, though this positions it in an uneven competitive landscape. The district's chronic absenteeism rate, at a level slightly higher than the county median, suggests attendance is a factor worth understanding further with individual school enrollment. Notably absent from the available data are graduation rates and detailed information on English learner and special education populations, making it difficult to assess those specific pathways and supports.

The district is in the midst of significant structural change. In May 2024, the board adopted a new Strategic Plan covering 2024 through 2029, establishing system-wide priorities centered on student achievement, with early literacy and mathematics in grades 3 through 8 as focal areas. This multi-year framework shapes resource allocation and instruction across the system. Aligned with that priority, the district has undertaken a new mathematics curriculum adoption across grades TK through 8, with approval recommended in spring 2026 and full implementation underway into the following school year. A parent may want to understand whether their child's school has completed the transition and how the new materials are being introduced in their grade band.

Voters approved Measure P in November 2024, a major facilities bond that will fund classroom modernization, infrastructure upgrades, and removal of aging hazards such as asbestos, lead, and mold. The funding comes from a property tax increase that will be collected through the 2054-2055 fiscal year, making it a long-term commitment. Families considering homes in the district should factor this ongoing tax levy into housing cost calculations; the affected zip codes across the district range from lower-value areas in inner Sacramento to higher-value neighborhoods in Fair Oaks and Orangevale.

Housing values within San Juan's service areas vary considerably. Home prices in outer suburban zones like Fair Oaks are notably higher, while properties in inner Sacramento neighborhoods average lower. Rental markets are similarly varied, with monthly rents ranging across the service area. The district's footprint crosses economic gradients, so the peer environment and community resources families encounter will differ meaningfully by school location. Mortgage affordability, relative to regional income, sits at a level that makes homeownership accessible to middle-income families, though rent-to-income ratios are tighter in some neighborhoods.

The district operates a range of school types and settings, including fundamental programs and open classroom models, offering parents some choice within the system. Alternative programs such as El Sereno Alternative Education and La Entrada Continuation serve students requiring nontraditional pathways. Several K-8 configurations exist, allowing some families to keep children in a single building through middle grades. The high school tier includes academic comprehensive campuses alongside options like Encina Preparatory and specialized pathways.

One structural reality for families is the district's size and geographic spread. With enrollment across a large service area, families should clarify which elementary and middle school clusters feed into their chosen high school, and whether transportation or school choice aligns with their circumstances. The focus on early literacy and mathematics improvement, while data-driven, also signals that the district is working to close proficiency gaps; families with students in grades 3 and above may see sustained instructional emphasis in these areas.

See more original research from School Decision →

District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

38,488

Grades

KG–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 26%

Black 6%

White 47%

Asian 12%

Two+ 8%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 1%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr ALL

29%

—

Gr 3

24%

52%

Gr 4

26%

56%

Gr 5

28%

62%

Gr 6

30%

58%

Gr 7

32%

60%

Gr 8

27%

58%

Gr 11

39%

—

Math

Gr ALL

19%

—

Gr 3

23%

53%

Gr 4

22%

50%

Gr 5

17%

44%

Gr 6

18%

44%

Gr 7

21%

47%

Gr 8

16%

41%

Gr 11

15%

—

Science

Gr ALL

20%

—

Gr 5

20%

52%

Gr 8

17%

41%

Gr 11

22%

—

Gr 12

—

Gr HS

19%

—

Gr UG_SEC

21%

—

Schools in this District

68 schools are officially reported under this district.

Gold River Discovery Center K-8

Arcade Fundamental Middle

Arden Middle

Arlington Heights Elementary

John Barrett Middle

Bella Vista High

Cambridge Heights Elementary

Cameron Ranch Elementary

Carmichael Elementary

Andrew Carnegie Middle

Casa Roble Fundamental High

Winston Churchill Middle

Carriage Drive Elementary

Cottage Elementary

James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary

Coyle Avenue Elementary

Del Campo High

Del Dayo Elementary

Del Paso Manor Elementary

Mary Deterding Elementary

Harry Dewey Fundamental Elementary

Dyer-Kelly Elementary

Thomas Edison Language Institute K-8

El Camino Fundamental High

Encina Preparatory High

Grand Oaks Elementary

Green Oaks Fundamental Elementary

Greer Elementary

Howe Avenue Elementary

Thomas Kelly Elementary

Kingswood K-8

La Entrada Continuation High

Earl Legette Elementary

Lichen K-8

Mariemont Elementary

Mariposa Avenue Elementary

Mesa Verde High

Mira Loma High

Mission Avenue Open Elementary

Northridge Elementary

Oakview Community Elementary

Orangevale Open K-8

Pasadena Avenue Elementary

Louis Pasteur Fundamental Middle

Charles Peck Elementary

Albert Schweitzer Elementary

Sierra Oaks K-8

Skycrest Elementary

Ralph Richardson Center

Starr King K-8

Sylvan Middle

Twin Lakes Elementary

Whitney Avenue Elementary

Woodside K-8

Laurel Ruff Transition

El Sereno Alternative Education

La Vista Center

San Juan Choices Charter

Trajan Elementary

Ottomon Way Elementary

Marvin Marshall Preschool and Children's Center

General Davie Jr. Primary Center

Meraki High

Katherine Johnson Middle

Academic Performance

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

Mathematics

6 grades reported

33%

Grade 3

31%

Grade 4

26%

Grade 5

27%

Grade 6

30%

Grade 7

25%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

34%

Grade 3

36%

Grade 4

40%

Grade 5

41%

Grade 6

43%

Grade 7

38%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

30%

Grade 5

26%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

51%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

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

Home Values

Typical home value$552,228

Year-over-year change-1.0%

Range across 15 ZIP codes$387K to $768K

vs. state typical0.71x

vs. national typical1.50x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (15 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
95608	Carmichael	$574K	-1.0%	17.3%
95628	Fair Oaks	$620K	-1.2%	17.0%
95662	Orangevale	$562K	-1.2%	14.2%
95610	Citrus Heights	$511K	-1.4%	10.4%
95821	Sacramento	$498K	-1.2%	9.3%
95621	Citrus Heights	$452K	-1.9%	8.6%
95864	Sacramento	$752K	+2.3%	8.3%
95825	Sacramento	$404K	-1.3%	6.1%
95670	Rancho Cordova	$489K	-2.1%	3.7%
95841	Sacramento	$434K	-2.3%	2.8%
95660	Sacramento	$387K	-0.9%	1.1%
95630	Folsom	$768K	-2.1%	0.6%
95843	Antelope	$505K	-1.6%	0.1%
95842	Sacramento	$424K	-1.6%	0.1%
95678	Roseville	$548K	-1.7%	0.0%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,937/mo

Year-over-year change+2.3%

Range across 15 ZIP codes$1,660 to $2,612/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (15 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
95608	Carmichael	$1,850	+1.8%	17.3%
95628	Fair Oaks	$2,021	+3.3%	17.0%
95662	Orangevale	$2,082	+3.0%	14.2%
95610	Citrus Heights	$1,831	+2.6%	10.4%
95821	Sacramento	$1,660	-0.4%	9.3%
95621	Citrus Heights	$1,861	+3.8%	8.6%
95864	Sacramento	$2,252	+0.7%	8.3%
95825	Sacramento	$1,694	+2.1%	6.1%
95670	Rancho Cordova	$2,242	+3.0%	3.7%
95841	Sacramento	$1,742	+1.4%	2.8%
95660	Sacramento	$2,127	+8.5%	1.1%
95630	Folsom	$2,612	+2.5%	0.6%
95843	Antelope	$2,324	-1.0%	0.1%
95842	Sacramento	$1,887	+5.6%	0.1%
95678	Roseville	$2,329	+4.3%	0.0%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$2,787/mo

Home price / national median income6.6x

Annual rent / national median income27.8%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$850/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)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

This profile is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information available. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on the school’s website, which may include more recent figures, additional programs, or updated enrollment data.