C+
Average
60/100

Ethel Phillips Elementary

📚 K – 06 🏫 School 💎 Hidden Gem
📍 2930 21st Ave., Sacramento, CA 95820
Overall
C+
60/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
3.0 grade levels below the U.S. average · 9th percentile in California
Growth
B+
Students gain 1.23 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 72nd percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

💎 Hidden gem

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

60
Repit Score
out of 100
430
Students
enrolled
22.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%9/1003.0 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%72/100Students gain 1.23 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.10 in 2009–19; 81st percentile in California (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%75/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

💎 Hidden gem. Most students here come from low-income families, yet they learn faster than the national average — 1.23 grade levels a year in 2022–25, and above average before the pandemic too. Growth like this is the clearest sign of what a school adds.

Students served: 60% 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 −18 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 proficiency23% (−25 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency22% (−15 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
Hispanic22%22%reading -17 pts, math -6 pts15th percentile (list)
Asian10%30%reading -64 pts, math -40 pts1st percentile (list)
Low-income22%22%reading -16 pts, math -6 pts15th 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 2930 21st Ave.
City Sacramento
ZIP Code 95820
District 0633840
NCES School ID 063384005240
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 95820

Understanding the community around Ethel Phillips Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $64,501
Per Capita Income $32,485
Poverty Rate 12.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 27.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.4%
High School or Higher 81.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $373,800
Median Rent $1,496
Owner-Occupied 55.4%
Renter-Occupied 44.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Ethel Phillips Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.3%
Female 47.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 74.7%
Black 6.5%
Asian 6.7%
White 4.9%
Two or More Races 5.8%
American Indian 0.7%
Pacific Islander 0.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 430
Teachers (FTE) 19.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 22.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Ethel Phillips Elementary?
Ethel Phillips Elementary has a Repit School Score of 60 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 Ethel Phillips Elementary?
Ethel Phillips Elementary has 430 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.6:1.
What grades does Ethel Phillips Elementary serve?
Ethel Phillips Elementary serves grades K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Ethel Phillips Elementary receive per student?
Ethel Phillips Elementary receives $18,556 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Ethel Phillips Elementary in 95820 ▼
Avg Home Value
$404,452
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,189
1-Year Change
+1.8%
% Renters
44.6%

Other Schools in 95820

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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