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Heron

5151 Banfield Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 1,013 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Heron ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 1,013 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : Top 30% in CA
  • : 44% (Top 30%)
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • : 38% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Heron ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Heron's student population of 1,013 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
1,013 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Heron ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Heron is 0.80, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#2363 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Heron, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
44%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Heron and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
58%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Heron and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Heron and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Heron and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Asian
21%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Heron and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
28%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Heron and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
12%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Heron and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
23%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Heron and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Heron and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Two or more races
15%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Heron and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Heron.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.80
This chart displays the diversity score of Heron and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Heron and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Heron and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heron's ranking?
Heron is ranked #2363 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Heron?
1,013 students attend Heron.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
28% of Heron students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heron?
Heron has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Heron offer ?
Heron offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Heron part of?
In what neighborhood is Heron located?
Heron is located in the North Sacramento neighborhood of Sacramento, CA. There are 39 other public schools located in North Sacramento.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 1,013 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 44% (Top 30%)
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • : 38% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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