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Caroline Wenzel Elementary School vs. Matsuyama Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Caroline Wenzel Elementary School
6870 Greenhaven Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95831
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Matsuyama Elementary School
7680 Windbridge Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95831
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 203 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Caroline Wenzel Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 437 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Matsuyama Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
203 students
437 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Caroline Wenzel Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Matsuyama Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Caroline Wenzel Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Matsuyama Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
19 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Caroline Wenzel Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Matsuyama Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
23:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Caroline Wenzel Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Sacramento City Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Matsuyama Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Sacramento City Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#8919 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
#1845 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Caroline Wenzel Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Matsuyama Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
55%
(Top 20% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Caroline Wenzel Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Sacramento City Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Matsuyama Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Sacramento City Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
59%
(Top 30% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Caroline Wenzel Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Sacramento City Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Matsuyama Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Sacramento City Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
50-54%
(Top 20% in CA)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Caroline Wenzel Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Matsuyama Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
38
52
Grade 1 Students
26
53
Grade 2 Students
25
64
Grade 3 Students
31
57
Grade 4 Students
27
69
Grade 5 Students
30
64
Grade 6 Students
26
78

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
3%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Caroline Wenzel Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Sacramento City Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Matsuyama Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Sacramento City Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
% Asian
11%
24%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Caroline Wenzel Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Sacramento City Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Matsuyama Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Sacramento City Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
37%
33%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Caroline Wenzel Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Sacramento City Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Matsuyama Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Sacramento City Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
29%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Caroline Wenzel Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Sacramento City Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Matsuyama Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Sacramento City Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
6%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Caroline Wenzel Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Sacramento City Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Matsuyama Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Sacramento City Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
7%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Caroline Wenzel Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Sacramento City Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Matsuyama Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Sacramento City Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Two or more races
7%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Caroline Wenzel Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Sacramento City Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Matsuyama Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Sacramento City Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.76
0.78
This chart showcases the diversity score of Caroline Wenzel Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Sacramento City Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Matsuyama Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Sacramento City Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
38%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Caroline Wenzel Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Sacramento City Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Matsuyama Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Sacramento City Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Caroline Wenzel Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Sacramento City Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Matsuyama Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Sacramento City Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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