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Elementary Schools in West Sacramento, California: 10 schools. Average score 7.7 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.

Below Average2024–25 data10 schools · avg 35.5/100

West Sacramento, California has 10 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 35.5/100 — 7.7 points below the state average of 43.2. The highest-scoring school is Sacramento Valley Charter at 53/100, where 32.5% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. West Sacramento schools average 15.2% exceeded standard (state: 21.3%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 21.7% (above the state average of 17.9%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
35.5
State avg: 43.2
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
37.3
15.4 – 52.7
Avg Exceeded %
15.2%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
21.7%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
10
With Scope Scores
LevelSchoolsAvg ScoreExceededvs State
Elementary10Developing
35.5/100
15.2%-7.7
High3Developing
40.6/100
16.5%-3.2
Middle1Needs Support
25.9/100
0.0%-14.5

How West Sacramento schools compare

West Sacramento has 10 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 35.5/100 — 7.7 points below the state average of 43.2 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

The top-ranked school is Sacramento Valley Charter with a Scope Score of 53 and 32.5% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in West Sacramento averages 21.7% — above the state average of 17.9%.

How we score · Exceeded 40% · Met+Exceeded 22% · Growth 15% · Absenteeism 10% · Suspension 5% · ELPAC 5% · Baseline 3%

For the data nerds

Every school in West Sacramento

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Washington Middle College High
Washington Unified Solid Base
30.6%Solid
55/100
2Sacramento Valley Charter
Washington Unified Building Momentum
32.5%Solid
53/100
3Bridgeway Island Elementary
Washington Unified Building Momentum
27.5%Solid
52/100
4River City High
Washington Unified Building Momentum
17.7%Developing
48/100
5Southport Elementary
Washington Unified Building Momentum
23.1%Developing
45/100
6Stonegate Elementary
Washington Unified Building Momentum
19.9%Developing
41/100
7Elkhorn Village Elementary
Washington Unified Building Momentum
10.9%Developing
37/100
8River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter
Washington Unified Building Momentum
11.7%Developing
37/100
9Empowering Possibilities International Charter
Yolo County Office of Education Building Momentum
10.9%Developing
33/100
10Washington Unified Virtual Academy
Washington Unified Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
26/100
11Westfield Village Elementary
Washington Unified Building Momentum
7.9%Needs Support
23/100
12Yolo High
Washington Unified Building Momentum
1.3%Needs Support
19/100
13Riverbank Elementary
Washington Unified Building Momentum
4.9%Needs Support
18/100
14Westmore Oaks Elementary
Washington Unified Building Momentum
2.9%Needs Support
15/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 14 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

Private Schools in West Sacramento

Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about West Sacramento

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in West Sacramento good?
West Sacramento's 10 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 35.5/100, which is 7.7 points below the state average. 15.2% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.3%). The Scope Score weights seven dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), ELPAC proficiency (5%), suspension rate (5%), and baseline proficiency (3%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in West Sacramento?
The highest-scoring elementary school in West Sacramento is Sacramento Valley Charter with a Scope Score of 53/100 and 32.5% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do West Sacramento schools compare to the state average?
West Sacramento elementary schools average a Scope Score of 35.5/100 — 7.7 points below the state average of 43.2. The exceeded rate averages 15.2% vs. 21.3% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 21.7% vs. 17.9% statewide.
How many schools are in West Sacramento?
West Sacramento has 10 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.