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Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle School vs. Westlake Charter

Should I attend Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle School or Westlake Charter? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle School
3700 Del Paso Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95834
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Westlake Charter
2680 Mabry Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95835
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)

Westlake Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 511 students in grades 6-8, Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,129 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Westlake Charter ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
K-12
Total Students
511 students
1,129 students
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% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
54% | 46%
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
52 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
22:1
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Test Scores

54%
(18-19 School Year Data)
52%
(18-19 School Year Data)
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle 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 2018-19 school year data.
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Westlake Charter 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 2018-19 school year data.
63%
(18-19 School Year Data)
64%
(18-19 School Year Data)
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle 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 2018-19 school year data.
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Westlake Charter 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 2018-19 school year data.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
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Kindergarten Students
-
110
Grade 1 Students
-
110
Grade 2 Students
-
110
Grade 3 Students
-
110
Grade 4 Students
-
112
Grade 5 Students
-
112
Grade 6 Students
169
112
Grade 7 Students
172
112
Grade 8 Students
170
111
Grade 9 Students
-
130

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
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% Asian
43%
30%
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% Hispanic
23%
29%
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% Black
6%
12%
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% White
18%
17%
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% Hawaiian
1%
1%
This chart display the percentage of Hawaiian students in Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
11%
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0.73
0.78
This chart display the diversity score of Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
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Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
29%
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This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Westlake Charter and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
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This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Westlake Charter and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
 
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