Is Westside Elementary a good school?

Westside Elementary ranks 2935 th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Westside Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 363 students attended Westside Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Westside Elementary?

Students at Westside Elementary are 40% White, 40% Hispanic, 7% Asian, 6% Two or more races, 4% African American, 1% American Indian.

What schools do graduates of Westside Elementary attend?

Students who attend Westside Elementary usually go on to attend: High : Rio Linda High

Westside Elementary

Summary:

Westside Elementary is a public elementary school located in Rio Linda, California, serving grades K-6 with a total enrollment of 363 students. The school is part of the Twin Rivers Unified School District, which is ranked 1122 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Westside Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom half of California elementary schools, typically in the 2,000-4,000 range out of around 5,800 schools. The school's performance on Smarter Balanced Assessments and CAST Science tests is generally below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, Westside Elementary's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics were 39.74% and 35.32%, respectively, compared to the state averages of 47.04% and 35.54%. Additionally, Westside Elementary has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 7.6% in 2017-2018 to 34.0% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the district's chronic absenteeism rate of 16.9% in 2020-2021.

Westside Elementary's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups. White students and English Language Learners rank in the bottom 10-20% of California elementary schools, while Hispanic students and low-socioeconomic status students perform slightly better, ranking in the bottom 40-50%. However, the school's performance is generally lower than the nearby Orchard Elementary and Dry Creek Elementary schools within the Twin Rivers Unified School District, but it outperforms some of the schools in the neighboring Robla Elementary School District, such as Taylor Street Elementary and Glenwood Elementary.

Detail:

Public K-6

6537 West Second St.
Rio Linda, CA 95673-3231

(916) 566-1990

District: Twin Rivers Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
2935^th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Students who attend Westside Elementary usually attend:

High:

Rio Linda High

Student/teacher ratio: 25.9

Number of students: 363

Racial breakdown:

White:

40.5%

Hispanic:

40.2%

Asian:

7.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 75.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Westside Elementary ranks worse than 50.1% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 8^th among 28 ranked elementary schools in the Twin Rivers Unified School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.73. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (40.5%), Hispanic (40.2%), Asian (7.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 75.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Westside Elementary is 25.9. 24 elementary schools in the Twin Rivers Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Westside Elementary employs 14 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Westside Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Westside Elementary 2935^th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Westside Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Twin Rivers Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Twin Rivers Unified 1122^nd of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Westside Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Westside Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2010	43.57	2947^th	5314	44.5%
2011	38.83	3332^nd	5377	38.0%
2013	33.42	3786^th	5530	31.5%
2015	28.84	3799^th	5611	32.3%
2016	39.71	3094^th	5614	44.9%
2017	36.18	3353^rd	5692	41.1%
2018	32.99	3602^nd	5662	36.4%
2019	33.81	3634^th	5789	37.2%
2022	38.23	3209^th	5883	45.5%
2023	36.47	3397^th	5874	42.2%
2024	43.73	2935^th	5862	49.9%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Westside Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	39.24	1880^th	3250	42.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Westside Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	41.65	2910^th	5084	42.8%
2019	43.13	2886^th	5173	44.2%
2022	47.27	2450^th	5264	53.5%
2023	43.68	2791^st	5374	48.1%
2024	49.07	2456^th	5511	55.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Westside Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	38.05	3211^th	5413	40.7%
2019	35.44	3379^th	5492	38.5%
2022	40.75	2951^st	5635	47.6%
2023	36.76	3243^rd	5617	42.3%
2024	41.06	2978^th	5605	46.9%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Westside Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	43.68	967^th	2227	56.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Westside Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	32.08	3542^nd	5431	34.8%
2019	33.11	3536^th	5510	35.8%
2022	36.52	3232^nd	5663	42.9%
2023	36.28	3319^th	5650	41.3%
2024	44.65	2769^th	5636	50.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Westside Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	41.15	2789^th	4830	42.3%
2019	49.94	2287^th	4963	53.9%
2022	38.94	2980^th	5084	41.4%
2023	38.52	3026^th	5098	40.6%
2024	48.89	2343^rd	5102	54.1%

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Rank History for White students at Westside Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	12.73	2491^st	2737	9.0%
2019	12.44	2565^th	2834	9.5%
2022	14.76	2399^th	2726	12.0%
2023	13.47	2392^nd	2662	10.1%
2024	18.66	2250^th	2647	15.0%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Westside Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2009	219	11	22	85	4	9	19	369
2010	229	13	23	105	4	9	9	392
2011	263	16	26	110	4	7	11	437
2012	255	16	27	107	3	6	9	423
2013	233	17	28	118	4	4	9	413
2014	217	12	31	131	3	4	11	409
2015	238	9	30	122	7	2	19	427
2016	228	11	32	119	5	1	16	412
2017	234	12	30	120	4	1	17	418
2018	211	18	32	125	3	6	27	422
2019	194	13	34	135	2	7	26	411
2020	178	13	31	134	2	5	20	383
2021	166	13	34	132	2	2	19	368
2022	138	15	28	123	4	1	20	329
2023	147	16	26	146	4	3	21	363

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Westside Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	369	18.0	18.5	60.2
2010	392	18.0	21.7	70.7
2011	437	n/a	n/a	69.3
2012	423	9.0	47.0	n/a
2013	413	14.0	29.5	64.2
2014	409	14.0	29.2	78.5
2015	427	16.0	26.6	73.3
2016	412	14.0	29.4	73.1
2017	418	14.0	29.8	73.9
2018	422	16.0	26.3	73
2019	411	15.0	27.4	75.2
2020	383	n/a	n/a	74.2
2021	368	13.5	27.2	75.8
2022	329	12.5	26.3	65
2023	363	14.0	25.9	75.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Westside Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	369	18.0	18.5	60.2
2010	392	18.0	21.7	70.7
2011	437	n/a	n/a	69.3
2012	423	9.0	47.0	n/a
2013	413	14.0	29.5	64.2
2014	409	14.0	29.2	78.5
2015	427	16.0	26.6	73.3
2016	412	14.0	29.4	73.1
2017	418	14.0	29.8	73.9
2018	422	16.0	26.3	73
2019	411	15.0	27.4	75.2
2020	383	n/a	n/a	74.2
2021	368	13.5	27.2	75.8
2022	329	12.5	26.3	65
2023	363	14.0	25.9	75.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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