Paso Verde

Paso Verde

Public Elementary, Middle School | Grade K-8
5240 Pv Scholars Ln,  Sacramento, CA
Northwest Sacramento County Neighborhood
Natomas Unified School District
3.2
786 Students
B
Niche Grade
Paso Verde School was built in 2021 in the Sundance Lake neighborhood. Located in the northwest Sacramento suburbs, the school serves around 500 students annually from kindergarten through eighth grade. The school is becoming popular among parents and students for its enriching academic and extracurricular opportunities. Students in fourth grade and above can participate in sports throughout the fall, winter and spring seasons. They can choose from volleyball, football, cross country, basketball and soccer. Paso Verde holds itself to a high academic standard, offering programs like International Baccalaureate, which provides a global-minded and culturally sensitive education. The school also has a robust STEAM program, cultivating a passion for science, math and art through interactive, hands-on activities. Multiple after-school program opportunities are available to students, including SactoArts Enrichment and Mad Science. Chess and Early Engineers classes are also an option, which can give students a crash course on niche topics of interest, supplementing in-class learning.

School Details

Head of School
Heather Gohn
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Math Proficiency
29%
Reading Proficiency
49%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
49%
Math Proficiency
29%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
39
Full Time Teachers
39
Teachers in First or Second Year
23.8%

GreatSchools Rating

5
Test Scores
2
Equity
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Test Scores

Math
10.6%
State Average
19.4%
Science
7.9%
State Average
11.2%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Student Diversity

Male
52.5%
Female
47.5%
Hispanic
27.4%
Black
19%
Asian
18.6%
White
14.9%
Two or more races
14.9%
Filipino
4.1%
Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#4 Most Diverse Public MS in California
#7 Most Diverse Public ES in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 13 Reviews
5.0 parent
4/13/2025
I've had a great experience at this school. Support staff and teachers are excellent
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1.0 parent
9/15/2023
Lots of bullying and the school doesn't do anything about it. My daughter asked to change classes because the students are disruptive and the teacher can't get control of the class. Her request was ignored. The gate is supposed to be opened at 7:45am, but it's opened late very often. Several times t...
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1.0 parent
2/3/2023
Do not recommend this school. My child had the worst experience here. In kindergarten my daughter was bullied by a classmate. Once he poked her real hard and she cried in pain. The teacher saw the incident but did nothing about it, neither did she punish the child or comfort my daughter. my daughter...
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5.0 parent
4/20/2022
I love this school. It even has a IB program. And the kids who need extra help get lots of help and it is not overwhelming.
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Paso Verde

Paso Verde is a public school for students in grades K-8 in Sacramento, CA and is served by the Natomas Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 786 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. Academic records show that 29% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 49% are proficient in reading. Paso Verde has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,136,461. Discover additional schools in the area, like Inderkum High School, Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep, Natomas Charter School, and more. Learn more about what Sacramento has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Paso Verde.

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