Is River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter a good school?

River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter ranks 2797 th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter?

In the 2022-23 school year, 369 students attended River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter.

What is the racial makeup of River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter?

Students at River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter are 47% Hispanic, 22% White, 18% Two or more races, 7% Asian, 4% African American, 1% Pacific Islander.

River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter

Summary:

River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter is an elementary school serving 369 students in grades K-8 in West Sacramento, CA. It is part of the River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter District, which is ranked 704 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 3-star rating.

While the school consistently performs below the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics, it performs better than the state in Science. The school's performance for Hispanic students is above the state average, but it lags behind for White students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. The school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 28.3%, which is significantly higher than the state average. Compared to nearby schools, River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter generally performs better than Bannon Creek and Westfield Village Elementary, but falls behind the higher-performing Sacramento Valley Charter school.

The school's overall academic performance, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics, is an area that could benefit from targeted interventions and support. The high chronic absenteeism rate is also a concern and may be contributing to the school's lower academic performance. However, the school's improved student-teacher ratio and its relative strength in Science provide opportunities for the school to build upon and potentially improve its outcomes for its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

899 Bryte Ave.
West Sacramento, CA 95605

(916) 744-1212

District: River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter District

SchoolDigger Rank:
2797^th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 15.7

Number of students: 369

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

46.6%

White:

22.5%

Two or more races:

18.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 50.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter ranks better than 52.3% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.87. (See more...)

Compare Details River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter ranks better than 57% of middle schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.9. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a 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.

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River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter:

SchoolDigger ranks River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter 2797^th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter 1194^th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter in the ranking list.)

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River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter District:

SchoolDigger ranks River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter District 704^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter

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Rank History for all elementary school students at River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	38.36	3285^th	5789	43.3%
2022	46.59	2720^th	5883	53.8%
2023	47.54	2668^th	5874	54.6%
2024	45.87	2797^th	5862	52.3%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	46.16	2672^nd	5173	48.3%
2022	46.48	2507^th	5264	52.4%
2023	41.68	2940^th	5374	45.3%
2024	45.77	2692^nd	5511	51.2%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	37.36	3269^th	5492	40.5%
2022	49.62	2434^th	5635	56.8%
2023	46.37	2611^th	5617	53.5%
2024	38.44	3177^th	5605	43.3%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	41.91	2918^th	5510	47.0%
2022	44.03	2769^th	5663	51.1%
2023	48.01	2562^nd	5650	54.7%
2024	52.47	2341^st	5636	58.5%

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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	44.42	2653^rd	4963	46.5%
2022	58.42	1718^th	5084	66.2%
2023	52.29	2102^nd	5098	58.8%
2024	54.72	1971^st	5102	61.4%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	30.49	2001^st	2726	26.6%
2023	57.62	1205^th	2662	54.7%
2024	46.44	1532^nd	2647	42.1%

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

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Rank History for all middle school students at River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	30.81	1747^th	2740	36.2%
2023	46.96	1256^th	2802	55.2%
2024	48.90	1194^th	2777	57.0%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	31.15	1652^nd	2458	32.8%
2023	37.90	1423^rd	2549	44.2%
2024	48.21	1096^th	2575	57.4%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	26.41	1778^th	2509	29.1%
2023	43.31	1239^th	2547	51.4%
2024	47.35	1132^nd	2546	55.5%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	34.02	1507^th	2527	40.4%
2023	56.84	897^th	2558	64.9%
2024	49.05	1101^st	2547	56.8%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	27.66	1721^st	2359	27.0%
2023	66.24	604^th	2391	74.7%
2024	53.07	908^th	2383	61.9%

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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 River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2019	108	9	16	96	0	1	105	0	335
2020	133	9	24	172	2	1	73	0	414
2021	142	13	25	198	2	2	113	0	495
2022	123	14	32	228	5	7	87	2	498
2023	83	13	27	172	2	4	68	0	369

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

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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 River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	335	9.5	35.2	43.3
2020	414	n/a	n/a	47.3
2021	495	18.5	26.7	47.9
2022	498	21.9	22.7	52
2023	369	23.4	15.7	50.1

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 River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	335	9.5	35.2	43.3
2020	414	n/a	n/a	47.3
2021	495	18.5	26.7	47.9
2022	498	21.9	22.7	52
2023	369	23.4	15.7	50.1

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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