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4600 Lavell Road, Santa Rosa, CA 95403-1205
Summary
Mark West Charter is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 83rd percentile among comparable California schools.
57.9% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
56.1% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 57.9% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 56.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 385/1,734 (78th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 203/1,735 (88th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 19:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 124 |
| Low-Income Students | 62 (50.0%) |
| English Learners | 8 (6.5%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | Yes |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 15.3 points from last year and rose 9.9 points over the full period. Math rose 19.5 points from last year and rose 14.9 points over the full period.
•Math +14.9 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 56.1% to 60.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 23% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 32.0-point reading income gap is nearly twice as wide as the 16.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 76% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 39% to 39%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 54.4% to 58.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 12% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 24.7-point math income gap is wider than the 15.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 802 schools for reading and 801 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Mark West Charter rank in California?
Mark West Charter ranks No. 385 of 1,734 in reading and No. 203 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Mark West Charter compare with other schools in Santa Rosa?
Mark West Charter is No. 3 in reading and No. 1 in math proficiency among the 7 K–8 schools in Santa Rosa with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Santa RosaHow does Mark West Charter compare with other schools in Sonoma County?
Mark West Charter is No. 6 in reading and No. 1 in math proficiency among the 18 K–8 schools in Sonoma County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Sonoma CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–8 in the same district or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Mark West CharterThis school | 56.1% | 57.9% |
| Cesar Chavez Language Academy | 17.5% | 31.0% |
| Santa Rosa Charter School for the Arts | 26.2% | 38.5% |
