Heron

About Heron

The Heron is a large and majestic bird that is found in many parts of the world. It is known for its long legs and long neck, which it uses to wade through shallow water in search of food. The Heron’s wingspan can reach up to 6 feet, making it one of the largest flying birds in the world.
Herons are typically grey or white in color, and they have a distinctive black stripe on the back of their neck. They have long, sharp bills that they use to catch their prey, which includes fish, frogs, and other small animals. Herons are also known to be very vocal, and they can make a variety of sounds including honks, cackles, and squawks.
Herons are solitary birds, and they usually live in wetlands, marshes, and other areas near water. They are also known to be great travelers, as they can migrate long distances in search of food and a suitable habitat. Herons are a protected species in many countries, and they are often seen as a symbol of strength and beauty.

Address:	5151 Banfield Dr. Sacramento, CA 95835
Phone:	(916) 567-5680
Site:	natomasunified.org
Grades:	K – 8
Enrollment:	986 students

Overview Heron

Heron serves 986 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Heron placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Heron

Heron is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Heron is 0.79, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.