Elementary Schools in West Sacramento, California
West Sacramento, California has 10 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 37.1/100 — 6.7 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Washington Middle College High at 60/100, where 30.6% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. West Sacramento schools average 14.7% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 26.3% (above the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
How West Sacramento schools compare
West Sacramento's 10 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 37.1 — 6.7 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 15.1 to 60.1, a 45.0-point spread.
The top-ranked school is Washington Middle College High with a Scope Score of 60 and 30.6% of students exceeding standard.
Chronic absenteeism in West Sacramento averages 26.3%, which is below the state average of 18.1%.
How we score · Scope Score weights exceeded (40%), met (22%), growth (15%), absenteeism (10%), suspension (5%), ELPAC (5%), baseline (3%)
School archetypes in West Sacramento
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
Schools in West Sacramento ranked by Scope Score
| # | School | Score | County | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington Middle College High Washington Unified Strong All-Around | 60 | Yolo | 30.6% | 65.3% | 15.6% | 1.2% |
| 2 | River City High Washington Unified Building Momentum | 54 | Yolo | 17.7% | 42.2% | 26.7% | 7.3% |
| 3 | Bridgeway Island Elementary Washington Unified Building Momentum | 53 | Yolo | 27.5% | 52.1% | 10.5% | 1.9% |
| 4 | Southport Elementary Washington Unified Building Momentum | 46 | Yolo | 23.1% | 46.9% | 20.6% | 3.9% |
| 5 | Stonegate Elementary Washington Unified Building Momentum | 43 | Yolo | 19.9% | 44.7% | 11.6% | 2.2% |
| 6 | Elkhorn Village Elementary Washington Unified Building Momentum | 37 | Yolo | 10.9% | 30.5% | 20.5% | 2.7% |
| 7 | Westfield Village Elementary Washington Unified Building Momentum | 23 | Yolo | 7.9% | 24.8% | 29.3% | 4.5% |
| 8 | Yolo High Washington Unified Building Momentum | 21 | Yolo | 1.3% | 4.0% | 71.5% | 13.5% |
| 9 | Riverbank Elementary Washington Unified Building Momentum | 18 | Yolo | 4.9% | 15.8% | 31.4% | 8.0% |
| 10 | Westmore Oaks Elementary Washington Unified Building Momentum | 15 | Yolo | 2.9% | 9.9% | 25.4% | 2.8% |
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
- 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
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