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Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences

Twin Rivers Unified · Sacramento County · 2781 Northgate Boulevard, Sacramento, CA 95833-2208

(916) 566-2740 · www.twinriversusd.org

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4/10
#3799
Rank 3799 out of 5,722
Top 66%
English Language Arts4/10 · #3579 · 37th percentile
Mathematics3/10 · #4153 · 27th percentile
Science4/10 · #3396 · 39th percentile

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School Overview

Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences sits in the north Sacramento area, where Twin Rivers Unified serves a diverse and working-class community that's seen significant investment and change in recent years. As a K-8 charter school blending arts and sciences, it offers families a longer runway to build relationships and continuity — something that can be especially valuable for kids who thrive with consistency. Families drawn to a creative, integrated curriculum and who want an alternative to the traditional district path will find something worth exploring here, though like many schools in this part of Sacramento, there's room to grow academically.

Student Demographics

764 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
514 (67%)
Asian
68 (9%)
African American
64 (8%)
White
50 (7%)
Multiple Races
19 (2%)
Pacific Islander
12 (2%)
Other
37 (5%)

Key Indicators

English Learners343 (45%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged719 (94%)
Students with Disabilities101 (13%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,091
Enrollment
57.1
Teachers (FTE)
19.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio
4.8
Administrators (FTE)
25.7
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs9/10 · #1203 · 80th percentile

220 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found