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Dry Creek Elementary School vs. Westside Elementary School

Should you attend Dry Creek Elementary School or Westside 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
Dry Creek Elementary School
1230 G St.
Rio Linda, CA 95673
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Westside Elementary School
6537 West Second St.
Rio Linda, CA 95673
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 625 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Dry Creek 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 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (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 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
625 students
376 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dry Creek 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 Westside Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dry Creek Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Westside Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
14 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dry Creek 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 Westside Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
27:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dry Creek Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Twin Rivers 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 Westside Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Twin Rivers 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

#5891 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
#5022 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dry Creek 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 Westside Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
29%
(Top 50% in CA)
33%
(Top 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dry Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Twin Rivers 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 Westside Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Twin Rivers Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
29%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
34%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dry Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Twin Rivers 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 Westside Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Twin Rivers Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in CA)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Dry Creek Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Westside Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
102
45
Grade 1 Students
82
57
Grade 2 Students
81
51
Grade 3 Students
86
50
Grade 4 Students
90
55
Grade 5 Students
92
55
Grade 6 Students
92
63

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Dry Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Twin Rivers Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Westside Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Twin Rivers Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
10%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dry Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Twin Rivers 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 Westside Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Twin Rivers 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
48%
41%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dry Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Twin Rivers 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 Westside Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Twin Rivers 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
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dry Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Twin Rivers 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 Westside Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Twin Rivers 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
28%
37%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dry Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Twin Rivers 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 Westside Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Twin Rivers 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
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Dry Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Twin Rivers Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Westside Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Twin Rivers 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
10%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dry Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Twin Rivers 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 Westside Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Twin Rivers Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.68
0.69
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dry Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Twin Rivers 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 Westside Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Twin Rivers 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
72%
65%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dry Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Twin Rivers 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 Westside Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Twin Rivers 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
12%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dry Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Twin Rivers 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 Westside Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Twin Rivers 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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