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Compared to Distribution

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an indicator guage with the arrow in the yellow the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.

an indicator guage with the arrow in the red the value is in the worst quarter of communities.

Compared to Target

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Compared to a Single Value

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Trend

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Compared to Prior Value

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Education / Childcare & Early Childhood Education

Education / Childcare & Early Childhood Education

Education / Childcare & Early Childhood Education

County: Sacramento

Value
Compared to:

Education / Childcare & Early Childhood Education

County: Sacramento

Value
Compared to:

County: Sacramento Child Care Centers

Current Value:

County: Sacramento Child Care Centers

7.0
Per 1,000 population under age 5
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Sacramento has a value of 7.0 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 8.1 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 5.4.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (8.1), Sacramento has a value of 7.0 which is lower and worse.
CA Value
(8.1)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (7.0), Sacramento has a value of 7.0.
US Value
(7.0)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Sacramento (7.0) is greater and better than the previously measured value (4.4).
Prior Value
(4.4)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

Education / Educational Attainment

Education / Educational Attainment

Education / Educational Attainment

County: Sacramento

Value
Compared to:

Education / Educational Attainment

County: Sacramento

Value
Compared to:

County: Sacramento People 25+ with a Bachelor's Degree or Higher

Current Value:
32.6%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Sacramento has a value of 32.6% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 24.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 19.0%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Sacramento has a value of 32.6% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 20.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 16.5%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (35.9%), Sacramento has a value of 32.6% which is lower and worse.
CA Value
(35.9%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (34.3%), Sacramento has a value of 32.6% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(34.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Sacramento value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Education / School Environment

Education / School Environment

Education / School Environment

County: Sacramento

Value
Compared to:

Education / School Environment

County: Sacramento

Value
Compared to:

County: Sacramento Student-to-Teacher Ratio

Current Value:

County: Sacramento Student-to-Teacher Ratio

23.0
Students per teacher
(2022-2023)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Sacramento has a value of 23.0 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 21.0 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 21.9.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Sacramento has a value of 23.0 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 13.9 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 15.7.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,125 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (21.9), Sacramento has a value of 23.0 which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(21.9)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (15.4), Sacramento has a value of 23.0 which is higher and worse.
US Value
(15.4)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Sacramento (23.0) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (22.7).
Prior Value
(22.7)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Sacramento value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Education / Student Performance K-12

Education / Student Performance K-12

Education / Student Performance K-12

County: Sacramento

Value
Compared to:

Education / Student Performance K-12

County: Sacramento

Value
Compared to:

County: Sacramento 11th Grade Students Proficient in English/Language Arts

49.9%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Sacramento has a value of 49.9% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 50.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 43.3%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 57 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (54.8%), Sacramento has a value of 49.9% which is lower and worse.
CA Value
(54.8%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Sacramento (49.9%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (62.1%).
Prior Value
(62.1%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Sacramento value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Sacramento 11th Grade Students Proficient in Math

Current Value:
25.3%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Sacramento has a value of 25.3% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 21.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 16.5%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 57 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (27.0%), Sacramento has a value of 25.3% which is lower and worse.
CA Value
(27.0%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Sacramento (25.3%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (38.3%).
Prior Value
(38.3%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Sacramento value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Sacramento 3rd Grade Students Proficient in English/Language Arts

Current Value:
40%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Sacramento has a value of 40% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 37% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 31%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 57 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (42%), Sacramento has a value of 40% which is lower and worse.
CA Value
(42%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Sacramento (40%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (42%).
Prior Value
(42%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Sacramento value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Sacramento 3rd Grade Students Proficient in Math

Current Value:
41%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Sacramento has a value of 41% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 38% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 32%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 57 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (44%), Sacramento has a value of 41% which is lower and worse.
CA Value
(44%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Sacramento (41%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (43%).
Prior Value
(43%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Sacramento value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Sacramento 4th Grade Students Proficient in English/Language Arts

Current Value:
42%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Sacramento has a value of 42% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 40% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 33%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 57 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (44%), Sacramento has a value of 42% which is lower and worse.
CA Value
(44%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Sacramento (42%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (44%).
Prior Value
(44%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Sacramento value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Sacramento 4th Grade Students Proficient in Math

Current Value:
37%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Sacramento has a value of 37% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 33% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 27%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 57 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (38%), Sacramento has a value of 37% which is lower and worse.
CA Value
(38%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Sacramento (37%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (38%).
Prior Value
(38%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Sacramento value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Sacramento 5th Grade Students Proficient in English/Language Arts

Current Value:
45.2%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Sacramento has a value of 45.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 41.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 36.7%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 57 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (47.1%), Sacramento has a value of 45.2% which is lower and worse.
CA Value
(47.1%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Sacramento (45.2%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (49.4%).
Prior Value
(49.4%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Sacramento value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Sacramento 5th Grade Students Proficient in Math

Current Value:
28.9%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Sacramento has a value of 28.9% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 24.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 20.0%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 57 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (31.6%), Sacramento has a value of 28.9% which is lower and worse.
CA Value
(31.6%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Sacramento (28.9%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (32.2%).
Prior Value
(32.2%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Sacramento value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Sacramento 6th Grade Students Proficient in English/Language Arts

Current Value:
44.7%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Sacramento has a value of 44.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 38.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 34.1%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 57 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (45.1%), Sacramento has a value of 44.7% which is lower and worse.
CA Value
(45.1%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Sacramento (44.7%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (49.3%).
Prior Value
(49.3%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Sacramento value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Sacramento 6th Grade Students Proficient in Math

Current Value:
33.2%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Sacramento has a value of 33.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 26.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 22.5%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 57 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (32.5%), Sacramento has a value of 33.2% which is higher and better.
CA Value
(32.5%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Sacramento (33.2%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (38.3%).
Prior Value
(38.3%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Sacramento value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Sacramento 7th Grade Students Proficient in English/Language Arts

Current Value:
47.8%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Sacramento has a value of 47.8% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 44.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 38.9%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 57 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (49.2%), Sacramento has a value of 47.8% which is lower and worse.
CA Value
(49.2%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Sacramento (47.8%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (54.4%).
Prior Value
(54.4%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Sacramento value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Sacramento 7th Grade Students Proficient in Math

Current Value:
31.7%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Sacramento has a value of 31.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 28.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 23.3%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 57 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (32.0%), Sacramento has a value of 31.7% which is lower and worse.
CA Value
(32.0%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Sacramento (31.7%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (41.2%).
Prior Value
(41.2%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Sacramento value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Sacramento 8th Grade Students Proficient in English/Language Arts

Current Value:
44.6%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Sacramento has a value of 44.6% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 41.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 37.4%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 57 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (46.6%), Sacramento has a value of 44.6% which is lower and worse.
CA Value
(46.6%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Sacramento (44.6%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (51.7%).
Prior Value
(51.7%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Sacramento value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Sacramento 8th Grade Students Proficient in Math

Current Value:
28.4%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Sacramento has a value of 28.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 24.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 18.7%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 57 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (29.2%), Sacramento has a value of 28.4% which is lower and worse.
CA Value
(29.2%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Sacramento (28.4%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (38.2%).
Prior Value
(38.2%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Sacramento value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Sacramento High School Graduation

Current Value:

County: Sacramento High School Graduation

81.5%
(2022-2023)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Sacramento has a value of 81.5% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 87.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 84.5%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 57 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (86.2%), Sacramento has a value of 81.5% which is lower and worse.
CA Value
(86.2%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (86.5%), Sacramento has a value of 81.5% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(86.5% in 2020)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is National Center for Education Statistics
Compared to the prior value, Sacramento (81.5%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (84.0%).
Prior Value
(84.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Sacramento value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (90.7%), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(90.7%)