Paso Verde

Summary:

Paso Verde is an elementary school located in Sacramento, California, serving grades K-8 with a total enrollment of 901 students. It is part of the Natomas Unified School District, which is ranked 869 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 2-star rating out of 5 from SchoolDigger.

Paso Verde consistently outperforms the Natomas Unified School District and the state of California in standardized test scores across various grade levels and subjects. In the 2023-2024 school year, Paso Verde's proficiency rates in English Language Arts/Literacy ranged from 39.77% (3rd grade) to 58.89% (4th grade), compared to the district's 35.22% to 42.7% and the state's 42.8% to 47.37%. In Mathematics, Paso Verde's proficiency rates ranged from 20.31% (8th grade) to 43.33% (4th grade), compared to the district's 26.25% to 34.86% and the state's 31.57% to 45.64%. Paso Verde's performance for specific student groups, such as African American and Hispanic students, is notably higher than the state averages for those groups. However, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 8.8% in 2017-2018 to 32.6% in 2021-2022, which is higher than the district and state averages.

Paso Verde generally outperforms the nearby schools within the Natomas Unified School District, such as Two Rivers Elementary, Jefferson, and Natomas Park Elementary, in academic performance. However, Heron Elementary, which is also within the Natomas Unified School District, has consistently higher academic performance than Paso Verde across all grade levels and subjects. Additionally, Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Elementary, a public charter school located very close to Paso Verde, has significantly higher academic performance than Paso Verde and the other nearby district schools.


Detail:

Public K-8

 5240 PV Scholars Ln.
       Sacramento, CA  95835


(916) 567-5810

District: Natomas Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
2142nd of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,383 Help


Students who attend Paso Verde usually attend:

High:    Inderkum High

Student/teacher ratio:  23.6 Help
Number of students:  901

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
25.5%
Asian:
23.4%
African American:
17.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.2% Help


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Compare Details Paso Verde ranks better than 63.5% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 3rd among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Natomas Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.99. (See more...)
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Compare Details Paso Verde ranks better than 60.6% of middle schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.22. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Paso Verde is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (25.5%), Asian (23.4%), African American (17.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Paso Verde is 23.6. 5 elementary schools in the Natomas Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Paso Verde is $7,383, which is the 4th highest among 10 elementary schools in the Natomas Unified School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Paso Verde:

SchoolDigger ranks Paso Verde 2142nd of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Paso Verde in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Paso Verde 1095th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Paso Verde in the ranking list.)

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Natomas Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Natomas Unified 869th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Paso Verde

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Paso Verde

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 67.18 1735th 5789 70.0%
2022 54.86 2304th 5883 60.8%
2023 56.82 2194th 5874 62.6%
2024 57.99 2142nd 5862 63.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at Paso Verde

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 10.89 557th 610 8.7%
2023 23.27 553rd 669 17.3%
2024 23.24 559th 669 16.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Paso Verde

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 78.27 371st 2634 85.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Paso Verde

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 54.56 2099th 5173 59.4%
2022 37.67 3200th 5264 39.2%
2023 53.32 2142nd 5374 60.1%
2024 56.02 2012th 5511 63.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Paso Verde

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 67.08 1652nd 5492 69.9%
2022 53.42 2245th 5635 60.2%
2023 59.63 1965th 5617 65.0%
2024 59.54 1973rd 5605 64.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Paso Verde

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 65.49 1702nd 5510 69.1%
2022 55.12 2185th 5663 61.4%
2023 51.57 2359th 5650 58.2%
2024 54.80 2218th 5636 60.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Asian students at Paso Verde

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 27.89 913th 1154 20.9%
2023 28.47 937th 1190 21.3%
2024 26.76 951st 1203 20.9%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Paso Verde

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 70.59 157th 747 79.0%
2022 46.92 289th 663 56.4%
2023 54.02 246th 662 62.8%
2024 43.01 292nd 593 50.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Paso Verde

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 78.70 758th 4963 84.7%
2022 78.58 795th 5084 84.4%
2023 61.37 1586th 5098 68.9%
2024 55.35 1926th 5102 62.3%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Paso Verde

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 53.31 1446th 2834 49.0%
2022 43.19 1652nd 2726 39.4%
2023 41.95 1665th 2662 37.5%
2024 55.15 1263rd 2647 52.3%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Paso Verde

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Rank History for all middle school students at Paso Verde

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 50.83 1152nd 2740 58.0%
2023 44.67 1320th 2802 52.9%
2024 52.22 1095th 2777 60.6%
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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at Paso Verde

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 9.70 607th 665 8.7%
2023 25.83 513th 678 24.3%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Paso Verde

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 23.32 1339th 1538 12.9%
2024 33.40 985th 1550 36.5%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Paso Verde

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 38.93 1371st 2458 44.2%
2023 39.77 1349th 2549 47.1%
2024 49.16 1068th 2575 58.5%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Paso Verde

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 39.36 1364th 2509 45.6%
2023 42.06 1277th 2547 49.9%
2024 51.27 1029th 2546 59.6%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Paso Verde

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 59.05 827th 2527 67.3%
2023 45.98 1179th 2558 53.9%
2024 51.35 1028th 2547 59.6%
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Rank History for middle school Asian students at Paso Verde

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 8.26 648th 718 9.7%
2024 22.39 591st 741 20.2%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Paso Verde

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 30.80 440th 637 30.9%
2023 39.39 350th 614 43.0%
2024 36.00 376th 626 39.9%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Paso Verde

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 66.38 577th 2359 75.5%
2023 47.81 1045th 2391 56.3%
2024 76.21 392nd 2383 83.6%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Paso Verde

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 49.86 766th 1555 50.7%
2023 37.47 958th 1552 38.3%
2024 47.68 777th 1535 49.4%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Paso Verde Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Paso Verde

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2018 86 57 60 65 3 2 42 0 315
2019 130 82 106 102 5 1 72 0 498
2020 149 93 129 127 6 2 83 0 589
2021 160 112 152 151 5 2 108 1 691
2022 142 139 170 200 2 5 127 1 786
2023 142 157 211 230 5 7 148 1 901

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Paso Verde

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 315 12.0 26.2 35.6
2019 498 21.0 23.7 43
2020 589 n/a n/a 40.1
2021 691 31.0 22.2 41.2
2022 786 37.0 21.2 38.4
2023 901 38.1 23.6 41.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Paso Verde

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 315 12.0 26.2 35.6
2019 498 21.0 23.7 43
2020 589 n/a n/a 40.1
2021 691 31.0 22.2 41.2
2022 786 37.0 21.2 38.4
2023 901 38.1 23.6 41.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Paso Verde

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
2018≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
201997.0%0.0%2.0%97.0%97.0%≥99.0%97.0%98.0%
202095.9%1.0%1.0%
202191.5%1.1%0.0%95.7%95.7%94.7%93.6%92.6%
202295.8%0.0%0.0%96.7%97.5%96.7%96.7%97.5%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Paso Verde

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $7,383

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Paso Verde

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1735th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 2194th of 5874 Elementary schools
 7.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Paso Verde)65.753.7
 12%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Natomas Unified)44.135.1
 9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Paso Verde)67.648.5
 19.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Natomas Unified)45.236.4
 8.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Paso Verde)62.751.7
 11.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Natomas Unified)46.640
 6.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Paso Verde)45.836.7
 9.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Natomas Unified)42.734.8
 7.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Paso Verde)58.857.7
 1.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Natomas Unified)46.242.4
 3.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Paso Verde)37.734.4
 3.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Natomas Unified)32.525.7
 6.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Paso Verde)30.842.3
 11.5%
   5th Grade Science (Natomas Unified)26.427.8
 1.4%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Paso Verde)55.838.1
 17.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Natomas Unified)44.134.6
 9.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Paso Verde)45.318.4
 26.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Natomas Unified)33.722.5
 11.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students498901
 80.9%
African American82157
 91.5%
American Indian55
Asian106211
 99.1%
Hispanic102230
 125.5%
Pacific Islander17
 600%
White130142
 9.2%
Two or More Races72148
 105.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients43%41.2%
 1.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Paso Verde

Students at Paso Verde are 26% Hispanic, 23% Asian, 17% African American, 16% Two or more races, 16% White.

In the 2022-23 school year, 901 students attended Paso Verde.

Paso Verde ranks 2142nd of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Paso Verde usually go on to attend:

High : Inderkum High


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