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Westside Elementary School

6537 West Second St.
Rio Linda, CA 95673
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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10
Bottom 50%
Serving 376 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Westside Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 376 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Westside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Westside Elementary School's student population of 376 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
376 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Westside Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westside Elementary School is 0.69, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#5483 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
29%
34%
34%
47%
15-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
41%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
37%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.69
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Westside Elementary School's ranking?
Westside Elementary School is ranked #5483 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Westside Elementary School often compared to?
Westside Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dry Creek Elementary School, Orchard Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Westside Elementary School?
376 students attend Westside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Westside Elementary School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westside Elementary School?
Westside Elementary School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Westside Elementary School offer ?
Westside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Westside Elementary School part of?
Westside Elementary School is part of Twin Rivers Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 376 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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