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Schools in 95691 — West Sacramento, California

95691 has 8 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 39.4 — 4.4 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 15.1 to 60.1, a 45.0-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
39.4
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
45.0
15.1 – 60.1
Avg Exceeded %
16.4%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
26.4%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
8
With Scope Scores

How 95691 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Washington Middle College High with a Scope Score of 60 and 30.6% of students exceeding standard.

Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 4.5 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 95691. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 95691 averages 26.4%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 95691 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 95691
95691West Sacramento839.4
95692Wheatland342.1+2.8
95688Vacaville746.7+7.3
95687Vacaville935.7-3.7
95695Woodland1032.9-6.4
95685Sutter Creek341.5+2.1

School archetypes in 95691

1 Strong All-Around1 Growth Engine6 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in 95691 is classified as Growth Engine — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

All schools in 95691

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Washington Middle College High
Washington Unified Strong All-Around
60Yolo30.6%65.3%15.6%1.2%
2River City High
Washington Unified Building Momentum
54Yolo17.7%42.2%26.7%7.3%
3Bridgeway Island Elementary
Washington Unified Building Momentum
53Yolo27.5%52.1%10.5%1.9%
4Southport Elementary
Washington Unified Growth Engine
46Yolo23.1%46.9%20.6%3.9%
5Stonegate Elementary
Washington Unified Building Momentum
43Yolo19.9%44.7%11.6%2.2%
6Westfield Village Elementary
Washington Unified Building Momentum
23Yolo7.9%24.8%29.3%4.5%
7Yolo High
Washington Unified Building Momentum
21Yolo1.3%4.0%71.5%13.5%
8Westmore Oaks Elementary
Washington Unified Building Momentum
15Yolo2.9%9.9%25.4%2.8%

Schools in 95691 on the map

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.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about 95691

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in West Sacramento good?
West Sacramento's 8 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 39.4/100, which is 4.4 points below the California state average of 43.8. 16.4% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). 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 Washington Middle College High with a Scope Score of 60/100 and 30.6% 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 39.4 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (4.4 points below). The exceeded rate averages 16.4% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 26.4% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 15.1 to 60.1, a 45.0-point spread.
How many schools are in West Sacramento?
West Sacramento has 8 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 six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner 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.