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6537 West Second Street, Rio Linda, CA 95673-3231
Summary
Westside Elementary is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 43rd percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 39.0% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Math is weaker: 35.9% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 39.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 35.9% |
| Reading State Rank | 2,768/4,657 (41st percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 2,507/4,657 (46th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 23:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 376 |
| Low-Income Students | 297 (79.0%) |
| English Learners | 60 (16.0%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 1.6 points from last year and fell 0.8 points over the full period. Math rose 2.3 points from last year and rose 0.6 points over the full period.
•Math +0.6 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 31.5% to 45.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 2,768 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 18.2-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
13.9% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 39.8% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 50% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 32% to 43%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 24.1% to 49.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 2,507 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 27.4-point math income gap is wider than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
17.1% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 37.3% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,479 schools for reading and 1,483 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–6 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 Westside Elementary compare within the district?
Westside Elementary is No. 7 in reading and No. 6 in math proficiency among the 21 K–6 schools in Twin Rivers Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Westside Elementary rank in California?
Westside Elementary ranks No. 2,768 of 4,657 in reading and No. 2,507 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Westside Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 9 in both subjects among 21 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 34.9% meet the reading standard and 29.8% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Westside Elementary compare with other schools in Rio Linda?
Westside Elementary is No. 2 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 3 K–6 schools in Rio Linda with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Rio LindaHow does Westside Elementary compare with other schools in Sacramento County?
Westside Elementary is No. 79 in reading and No. 60 in math proficiency among the 140 K–6 schools in Sacramento County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Sacramento CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–6 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Westside ElementaryThis school | 35.9% | 39.0% |
| Dry Creek Elementary | 43.7% | 45.6% |
| Orchard Elementary | 38.1% | 36.7% |
