allk12 · Rankings · Most improved · California · Sacramento · Middle schools

The public middle schools with the most improved test scores in Sacramento, California

This ranking covers the public middle schools with the most improved test scores in Sacramento, California, drawn from 19 qualifying public middle schools. Norwood Junior High leads the list at +11.7pp, against a median of +0.0pp across the ranked schools.

The table below is sortable and filterable, and the full list downloads as a CSV. Figures come from federal NCES enrollment data and, where applicable, state assessment results for 2024-25.

Schools ranked

Sacramento, California

Top 3-yr change

+11.7pp

Median 3-yr change

+0.0pp

MOST IMPROVED · SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA

#	School	City	District	Students	3 yrs ago	Latest	Change
1	Norwood Junior High	Sacramento, CA	Twin Rivers Unified	450	25.1%	36.9%	+11.7pp
2	Sam Brannan Middle	Sacramento, CA	Sacramento City Unified	339	15.2%	21.6%	+6.4pp
3	Foothill Ranch Middle	Sacramento, CA	Twin Rivers Unified	509	18.8%	23.5%	+4.7pp
4	Fern Bacon Middle	Sacramento, CA	Sacramento City Unified	679	21.7%	25.9%	+4.2pp
5	Miwok Middle	Sacramento, CA	Sacramento City Unified	1,181	61.0%	64.0%	+3.1pp
6	James Rutter Middle	Sacramento, CA	Elk Grove Unified	871	21.7%	24.5%	+2.8pp
7	Samuel Jackman Middle	Sacramento, CA	Elk Grove Unified	909	20.2%	22.0%	+1.9pp
8	Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy	Sacramento, CA	Twin Rivers Unified	503	9.4%	11.0%	+1.6pp
9	T. R. Smedberg Middle	Sacramento, CA	Elk Grove Unified	1,065	35.8%	36.1%	+0.2pp
10	Katherine Johnson Middle	Sacramento, CA	San Juan Unified	612	6.8%	6.8%	+0.0pp
11	Will C. Wood Middle	Sacramento, CA	Sacramento City Unified	680	24.3%	23.7%	-0.7pp
12	Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle	Sacramento, CA	Natomas Unified	513	59.2%	58.5%	-0.8pp
13	Albert Einstein Middle	Sacramento, CA	Sacramento City Unified	579	26.4%	25.6%	-0.8pp
14	Arden Middle	Sacramento, CA	San Juan Unified	1,010	44.0%	42.1%	-2.0pp
15	California Middle	Sacramento, CA	Sacramento City Unified	782	43.8%	41.7%	-2.1pp
16	Rio Tierra Junior High	Sacramento, CA	Twin Rivers Unified	328	19.3%	16.9%	-2.4pp
17	Cesar Chavez Intermediate	Sacramento, CA	Sacramento City Unified	357	30.5%	27.4%	-3.1pp
18	Natomas Middle	Sacramento, CA	Natomas Unified	672	23.5%	17.6%	-5.9pp
19	Arcade Middle	Sacramento, CA	San Juan Unified	595	28.8%	20.1%	-8.7pp

Page 1 of 1 · top 19 of 19 ranked. NCES + state assessment data, 2024-25.↓ Download full CSV

All schools in Sacramento →

Most improved rankings at a wider scope

All California Nationwide

Other rankings for Sacramento, California

Largest Most diverse Lowest ratio Highest proficiency Highest poverty Lowest poverty Highest ratio Fastest declining Lowest proficiency Most Hispanic Most Black Most White Most Asian Best in math Best in reading Biggest declines Most Native American Most Pacific Islander Most multiracial Most Hispanic (count)Most Black (count)Most White (count)Most Asian (count)Most Native American (count)Most Pacific Islander (count)Most multiracial (count)Smallest Most male Most female

All ranking categories →

DATA NOTICE

allk12 is independent and not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by NCES, the US Census Bureau, any state education agency or assessment program, or any other government agency. Source data is compiled from public records and provided "as is," without warranty of accuracy or completeness. You rely on it, and any analysis derived from it, at your own risk. See the full disclaimer.