Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle: Grades 6-8 Charter School (2026 List)

About Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle

Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle School, located at 3700 Del Paso Road in the North Natomas area of Sacramento, CA 95834, serves students in grades 6–8. Enrollment is about 512 students. The student–teacher ratio is approximately 22:1. The gender mix is close to 49% male and 51% female. Math proficiency is around 50%, and reading proficiency is about 67%. As a charter middle school with a defined academic focus, the campus operates at a scale that allows students to move through the middle grades with consistent expectations rather than broad grade-level dispersion. The school is a charter pathway in Natomas, which means that families choose to send their kids there instead of automatically being assigned to a neighborhood school. Homes in the North Natomas area are typically listed around $650,000, a price point often associated with families looking to stay longer in order to ensure continuity through the middle grades. For parents assessing the best middle schools in California, this combination of stronger proficiency outcomes, charter placement, and a stable residential community influences how the school is viewed among regional options.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 50%

Reading 67%

State average proficiency is 50% in Math and 67% in Reading.

23

Full-time Teachers

22 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

512

Total Students

$58409

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 11.52%

Asian 53.12%

Hispanic 20.31%

Black 6.64%

Two+ Races 6.05%

Native Am. 0.59%

White

11.52%

Asian

53.12%

Hispanic

20.31%

Black

6.64%

Two+ Races

6.05%

Native Am.

0.59%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 512

51.37%

263 Female

48.63%

249 Male

Student Population

512 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

256 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle Contact Information

Address

3700 Del Paso Rd., Sacramento, CA, 95834

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Phone

(916) 567-5740

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Website

http://natomasunified.org

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM - 3:35 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

Online registration for the 2026-2027 school year is now open at Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle. The registration process is conducted online and applies to enrollment for the upcoming academic year. The opening of registration establishes the formal enrollment window for families planning attendance for the 2026-2027 term.

FAQ

Q1. What instructional focus guides Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle?

Ans. Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle identifies college and career pathway preparation as part of its instructional focus.

Q2. What special programs are associated with Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle?

Ans. Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle operates as a pathways-based program connected to Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep.

Q3. How are families informed by Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle?

Ans. Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle provides announcements and school updates through ParentSquare.

Q4. What enrollment process applies to Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle?

Ans. Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle enrollment follows district school choice and placement procedures.

Q5. What instructional tools are referenced at Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle?

Ans. Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle references the use of digital tools to support pathway-related coursework.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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