John Reith Elementary, Sacramento CA

Original Research by School Decision on John Reith Elementary

John Reith Elementary is a regular public school in Sacramento serving kindergarten through sixth grade. The school enrolls a student body that reflects the region's demographic diversity, with a plurality of students identifying as Hispanic, a substantial share as Asian, and smaller portions identifying as Black, multiracial, or white. A large majority of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating economically disadvantaged circumstances for most families at the school.

The school's academic performance in state testing shows an area of concern. Across mathematics and English language arts, proficiency rates are notably low across all tested grades. In mathematics, the school's overall proficiency sits well below the midpoint when compared against other Sacramento County district schools. English language arts shows somewhat stronger results, with sixth grade performing closest to typical county levels, though earlier grades remain substantially below. Science assessment data exists only for fifth grade and shows similarly low proficiency. A parent may want to look into this further with the school to understand what instructional strategies are in place, whether additional academic supports are available, and what the school's plan is for improvement.

The school's enrollment sits at a mid-sized level for an elementary school, with balanced numbers across most grade bands and slightly fewer sixth graders. The population breakdown shows no students identifying as American Indian or Alaska Native. Count data for students with individualized education programs and English learners was not available.

The surrounding housing market in the school's zip code shows homes at a moderate price point, with rental costs somewhat lower than what mortgage payments would be for comparable properties. The area presents affordability challenges relative to national benchmarks. The local unemployment rate is modest, and real median household income sits at a level comparable to national norms, though housing costs represent a substantial portion of family budgets in this area.

The school is part of Elk Grove Unified, a multi-school district. District-level parent-relevant changes were not available in current sources, so a parent seeking information about district initiatives, budget decisions, or strategic shifts may want to contact the district office directly.

John Reith serves an economically vulnerable student population in a regular public school setting. The academic performance data suggests this school faces meaningful challenges in core subject instruction. For families considering enrollment, visiting the school to observe classroom practice and speak directly with teachers and administrators about literacy and math support structures would provide important context beyond these test results.

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Academic performance

How students perform on state tests, by grade, set against the district.

Math

Grade 324%

School 24% · District 53% · ▼ 29 pts below district

▼ 19 pts below state median · ▼ 15 pts below county median

Grade 421%

School 21% · District 49% · ▼ 29 pts below district

▼ 17 pts below state median · ▼ 14 pts below county median

Grade 511%

School 11% · District 39% · ▼ 28 pts below district

▼ 19 pts below state median · ▼ 16 pts below county median

Grade 624%

School 24% · District 46% · ▼ 22 pts below district

▼ 7 pts below state median · ▼ 7 pts below county median

English language arts

Grade 336%

School 36% · District 51% · ▼ 15 pts below district

▼ 5 pts below state median · even with county median

Grade 429%

School 29% · District 53% · ▼ 24 pts below district

▼ 13 pts below state median · ▼ 10 pts below county median

Grade 529%

School 29% · District 54% · ▼ 25 pts below district

▼ 16 pts below state median · ▼ 11 pts below county median

Grade 643%

School 43% · District 58% · ▼ 15 pts below district

▼ 1 pts below state median · even with county median

Science

Grade 512%

School 12% · District 34% · ▼ 22 pts below district

▼ 16 pts below state median · ▼ 13 pts below county median

This schoolElk Grove Unified, same grade

Graduation rate (ACGR) reflects the federally published Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate for the most recent year available. We refresh this data annually at the close of each academic year in June. The federal source publishes a banded rate (for example, "90-94%") instead of an exact number for cohorts small enough to risk identifying individual students. The state distribution chart, where shown, plots every school in the state with a published rate or band; schools whose rate is federally suppressed are excluded. Where the federal source publishes a band rather than an exact rate, the school is placed within its band using a stable, ID-derived offset, so its position is consistent across visits.

Proficiency by household income

English language arts

Grade 4Lower-income27%Higher-income42%15 pp gap

Grade 5Lower-income29%Higher-income27%2 pp gap

Mathematics

Grade 4Lower-income18%Higher-income33%15 pp gap

Grade 5Lower-income10%Higher-income18%8 pp gap