C
Below Average
55/100

Lichen K-8

📚 K – 08 🏫 School
📍 8319 Lichen Dr., Citrus Heights, CA 95621
Overall
C
55/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.8 grade levels below the U.S. average · 33rd percentile in California
Growth
C+
Students gain 0.95 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 38th percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against California schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

55
Repit Score
out of 100
487
Students
enrolled
19.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%33/1001.8 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%38/100Students gain 0.95 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.03 in 2009–19; 38th percentile in California (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 47% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with California schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −9 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in California. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency38% (−10 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency31% (−6 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the California state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White47%37%reading -19 pts, math -19 pts26th percentile (list)
Hispanic32%22%reading -7 pts, math -6 pts28th percentile (list)
Multiracial30%50%reading -38 pts, math -9 pts21st percentile (list)
Low-income32%27%reading -6 pts, math -1 pts36th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 8319 Lichen Dr.
City Citrus Heights
ZIP Code 95621
District 0634620
NCES School ID 063462005793
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 95621

Understanding the community around Lichen K-8 helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $74,573
Per Capita Income $35,210
Poverty Rate 7.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 34.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.1%
High School or Higher 90.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $375,900
Median Rent $1,628
Owner-Occupied 67.8%
Renter-Occupied 32.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Lichen K-8.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.6%
Female 45.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 45.2%
White 38.0%
Two or More Races 6.4%
Black 4.7%
Asian 2.9%
Pacific Islander 2.7%
American Indian 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 487
Teachers (FTE) 24.9
Student:Teacher Ratio 19.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Lichen K-8?
Lichen K-8 has a Repit School Score of 55 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Lichen K-8?
Lichen K-8 has 487 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.6:1.
What grades does Lichen K-8 serve?
Lichen K-8 serves grades K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Lichen K-8 receive per student?
Lichen K-8 receives $18,808 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Lichen K-8 in 95621 ▼
Avg Home Value
$452,886
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,889
1-Year Change
+0.7%
% Renters
32.2%

Other Schools in 95621

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026