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Natomas Unified School District

Natomas Charter School

#1 in Best Public Middle Schools in Sacramento County
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Public, Charter
  • PK, K-12
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 247 reviews
A
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    B+
  2. Diversity
    A+
  3. Teachers
    A
  4. College Prep
    B+
  5. Clubs & Activities
    C-
  6. Health & Safety
    A+
  7. Administration
    B+
  8. Sports
    NG
  9. Food
    B-
  10. Resources & Facilities
    C
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Natomas Charter School is a highly rated, public, charter school located in Sacramento, CA. It has 1,638 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 23 to 1. According to state test scores, 57% of students are at least proficient in math and 74% in reading.
Address
4600 Blackrock Drive
Sacramento, CA 95835
Telephone
(916) 928-5353
Website
natomascharter.org

Natomas Charter School Rankings

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
74%
Percent Proficient - Math
57%
Average Graduation Rate
95%
Average SAT
1150
116 responses
Average ACT
24
32 responses
AP Enrollment
11%
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Living in the Area
B+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Cost of Living
    C-
  2. Good for Families
    B
  3. Housing
    C
Area Feel
Suburban
Median Household Income
$52,071
National
$55,322
Median Rent
$1,057
National
$949
Median Home Value
$259,400
National
$184,700

Culture & Safety

Health & Safety
A+
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
96%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.27 responses
Poll
89%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.27 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 93 responses
Report
  • I enjoy having rallies for school productions
    20%
  • Interesting spirit weeks
    18%
  • Dance and vocal shows
    17%
  • Day on the green
    15%
  • Winter Formal Dance
    6%
  • Our version of "homecoming."
    6%
  • Spring Showcases
    5%

Students

Diversity
A+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,638
Free or Reduced Lunch
23%
79%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.34 responses
94%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.34 responses
32%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.34 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$69,187
Teachers in First/Second Year
19.8%
88%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.42 responses
88%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.42 responses
81%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.42 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
C-
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
Expenses Per Student
$8,791/ year
National
$12,239
64%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.44 responses
36%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.44 responses
43%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.44 responses
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Natomas Charter School has provided a unique environment for students to further their knowledge and expand their creative side. Having taken more than a dozen art classes, I have been able to find myself as a visual artists with the help of amazing art teachers. Natomas Charter School also has outstanding academics, and supportive teachers who are willing to spend long hours going over assignments and creating study sessions to help students succeed. We have created a tight-knit community where every feels welcome and loved by the people around them. The things I wish we could improve on as a community would be the student population and the lack of sports. I believe that if Natomas Charter School grew in size and expanded its programs to allow sports, the student body would benefit and it would allow for more students to enjoy the acceptance and love Natomas Charter School has to offer.
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At Natomas Charter School, my teachers have been able to teach my core classes while intertwining the arts with college-preparatory standards. I love the small school environment and the teachers' passion for the subjects they teach because this truly inspires the students to be as passionate in their own work. I do wish they offered more AP classes because as a high schooler, I have had to simultaneously take college classes alongside of the high school courses that I am taking because my schools fail to offer them. In taking these courses, I have gained a level of respect for my schooling because they have completely prepared me for my future and I am forever grateful for that.
I had a love/hate relationship with this school. For my first 4 years, I wanted to switch schools. I had been the "talented" one in my old schools, and suddenly I was surrounded by other kids who had also been the talented ones...and they were better than me. I felt like I had disappeared into a muddle. But then I discovered Stagecraft and the world of being on a tech crew. It's an entirely different sector of Charter, and I was good at it. Everyone I became friends with was passionate about it, too.