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Westlake Charter vs. Witter Ranch Elementary School

Should you attend Westlake Charter or Witter Ranch 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
Westlake Charter
2680 Mabry Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95835
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Witter Ranch Elementary School
3790 Poppy Hill Way
Sacramento, CA 95834
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 1,382 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 45% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 618 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Witter Ranch Elementary School ranks in the top 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 37% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-12
K-5
Total Students
1,382 students
618 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Westlake Charter over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Witter Ranch Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Westlake Charter.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Witter Ranch Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
26 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Westlake Charter over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Witter Ranch Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
24:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Westlake Charter with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Natomas 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 Witter Ranch Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Natomas 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

#2168 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
#4254 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Westlake Charter, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Witter Ranch Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
45%
(Top 30% in CA)
37%
(Top 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Westlake Charter who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Natomas Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Witter Ranch Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Natomas Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
62%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
38%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Westlake Charter who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Natomas 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 Witter Ranch Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Natomas Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
42%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Westlake Charter by grade.
This chart displays the students of Witter Ranch Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
110
135
Grade 1 Students
110
106
Grade 2 Students
110
100
Grade 3 Students
110
87
Grade 4 Students
112
96
Grade 5 Students
112
94
Grade 6 Students
111
-
Grade 7 Students
112
-
Grade 8 Students
112
-
Grade 9 Students
144
-
Grade 10 Students
112
-
Grade 11 Students
127
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Westlake Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Natomas 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 Witter Ranch Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Natomas 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
29%
34%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Westlake Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Natomas 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 Witter Ranch Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Natomas 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
29%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Westlake Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Natomas 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 Witter Ranch Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Natomas 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
14%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Westlake Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Natomas 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 Witter Ranch Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Natomas 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
16%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Westlake Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Natomas 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 Witter Ranch Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Natomas 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
1%
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Witter Ranch Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Natomas Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
% Two or more races
11%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Westlake Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Natomas 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 Witter Ranch Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Natomas Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.78
0.78
This chart showcases the diversity score of Westlake Charter, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Natomas 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 Witter Ranch Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Natomas 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
27%
64%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Westlake Charter, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Natomas 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 Witter Ranch Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Natomas 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
4%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Westlake Charter, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Natomas 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 Witter Ranch Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Natomas 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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