West Sacramento School For Independent Study
Tel:
(916)371-7891
- West Sacramento School For Independent Study serves 2 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.
- West Sacramento School For Independent Study placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2011-12 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- West Sacramento School For Independent Study's student population of 2 students has declined by 92% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 2 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 1 teachers |
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School Comparison
- West Sacramento School For Independent Study is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,032 schools in California (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2011-12 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 2:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of West Sacramento School For Independent Study is 0.51, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥50% | 59% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥50% | 58% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 2:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 11% |
| Hispanic | 50% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 50% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.64 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥50% | 88% |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Washington Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to West Sacramento School For Independent Study is Leroy Greene Academy (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Riverbank Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Riverbank Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- West Sacramento Riverbank Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 855 students
0.3 miles
1100 Carrie St.
West Sacramento, CA 95605
(916)375-7700 0.3 K-8 855 - West Sacramento Elkhorn Village Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 661 students
0.6 miles
750 Cummins Way
West Sacramento, CA 95605
(916)375-7670 0.6 K-8 661 - West Sacramento Westfield Village Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 425 students
0.8 miles
508 Poplar St.
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916)375-7720 0.8 K-5 425 - Sacramento Leroy Greene Academy Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 714 students
1.0 miles
2950 W. River Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916)567-5560 1.0 K-12 714 - Sacramento Two Rivers Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 698 students
1.0 miles
3201 W. River Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916)567-5520 1.0 K-5 698
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