Westwood Elementary School vs. Monterey Ridge Elementary School
Should you attend Westwood Elementary School or Monterey Ridge Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Westwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Monterey Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 830 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Westwood Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 819 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Monterey Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
830 students
819 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
32 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
26:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#410 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#180 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
65-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
156
140
Grade 1 Students
157
115
Grade 2 Students
131
138
Grade 3 Students
130
135
Grade 4 Students
131
148
Grade 5 Students
125
143
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
29%
59%
% Hispanic
16%
8%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
43%
23%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
9%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
10%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
