Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep

Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep

Charter Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade 6-8
3700 Del Paso Rd,  Sacramento, CA
Sundance Lake Neighborhood
4.3
511 Students
A-
Niche Grade
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle School — otherwise known as NP3 Middle School — builds relationships, focuses on academic rigor, and holds students to high standards. Located in northwest Sacramento’s Sundance Lake neighborhood, this charter school has been around since 2009 and teaches grades six through eight. What distinguishes NP3 Middle School from others in the area is its enrichment activities. Sixth graders can attend science camp, which combines adventure sports like ziplining and rock climbing with nature and environmental education. Seventh graders have the chance to put on a career fair, during which they hear from professionals from a variety of backgrounds — medicine, law enforcement and state senate. Finally, eighth graders can go on a field trip to New York City and Washington D.C. Other enrichment classes focus on leadership skills, environmental protection, mindfulness and yoga, engineering challenges, forensic science, coding, tutoring, gardening and world languages. There’s even “Pirate Idol” for singers, like the similarly named TV show. Students may also join a student-led organization, such as the Pop Culture Club or Disc Golf Club. Academically, NP3 Middle School ranks within the top 30 percent of all schools in California for overall test scores. Furthermore, a 20-to-one student-to-teacher ratio ensures that pupils receive the individualized attention they need. With a reputation like this, it’s easy to see why your kids will thrive as NP3 Middle School Pirates!

School Details

Head of School
David Hunt
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Math Proficiency
51%
Reading Proficiency
67%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
B
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
51%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
23
Full Time Teachers
23
Teachers in First or Second Year
47.4%

GreatSchools Rating

9
Test Scores
7
Equity
8
Student Progress
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Test Scores

Math
31.9%
State Average
17.9%
Science
18.5%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
253:1

Student Diversity

Female
53%
Male
47%
Asian or Pacific Islander
50.1%
Hispanic
21.4%
White
13.8%
Two or more races
6.8%
Black
5.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.8%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings

#147 Best Charter MS in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Physics 1 Students

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.3 12 Reviews
5.0 parent
3/21/2024
This is my son’s first year at NP3 (6th grade). The teachers and staff are absolutely amazing. The amount of support for students for academics and even socially, is incredible. My son is absolutely thriving at this school.
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1.0 student
10/14/2017
Many teachers at this school aren’t bad, very experienced actually. However leadership is absolutely horrible!
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5.0 teacher
7/17/2017
There is an amazing culture at this charter.
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5.0 teacher
10/2/2014
I've had the opportunity, as a teacher, to teach at multiple different schools around Sacramento. This is, by far, the most organized and dedicated school that I've had the pleasure of teaching. NP3 is a wonderful school for students who want a small, close-knit community of students with very pro-a...
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