Westside Elementary School

6537 West Second St.
Rio Linda, CA 95673
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
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 33% (which is equal to the California state average of 33%). 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
  • : 33% (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
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Westside Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 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)
#5022 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Westside Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
33%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Westside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
34%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Westside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Westside Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Westside Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
8%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Westside Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
41%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Westside Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Westside Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
37%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Westside Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Westside Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Two or more races
9%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Westside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Westside Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.69
This chart displays the diversity score of Westside Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Westside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Westside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Westside Elementary School's ranking?
Westside Elementary School is ranked #5022 out of 9,602 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?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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%
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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