West Sacramento School For Independent Study
West Sacramento School For Independent Study serves 4 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is lower than the California state average of 59%) for the 2011-12 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the California state average of 58%) for the 2011-12 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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West Sacramento School For Independent Study ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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School Overview
West Sacramento School For Independent Study's student population of 4 students has grown by 300% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
4 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of West Sacramento School For Independent Study is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥50%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥50%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
23:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
25%
12%
Hispanic
25%
54%
Black
n/a
5%
White
50%
23%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)≥50%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
75%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
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