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Westside Preparatory Charter

6537 W. Second St., Rio Linda, CA 95673Twin Rivers Unified →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 07–08Charter
392
Students
Total enrolled
$20,304
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 42% vs nat'l
19.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 23% vs nat'l
64/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↑ 28% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 392 students in grades 07–08 in Rio Linda, California.
42% above average funding
District spends $20,304 per pupil, 42% more than the national average of $14,347.
Above-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 64th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Westside Preparatory Charter is a mid-sized middle in Rio Linda, California, serving grades 07–08 with 392 students. The district invests $20,304 per student — 42% above the national average of $14,347, with a 19.0:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 75% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. The surrounding neighborhood has an opportunity score of 64/100 — above the national median — suggesting children from modest-income families here tend to reach stronger economic outcomes as adults.

Student Body & Demographics at Westside Preparatory Charter

392
Total Students
19.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
75%
Free Lunch
21
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (07–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution189 male · 202 female
48%
52%
Male 48%Female 52%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility75%
National avg 52% · 294 students
Student Composition
10%
27%
46%
8%
Asian10%
White27%
Hispanic / Latino46%
Black8%
Multiracial7%
Native American1%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 060133205023

Academic Outcomes at Westside Preparatory Charter

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
64
/ 100
Above-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 64th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 100th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 95673

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$20,304Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$20,304
State avg
$29,103
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,934
Student Support$3,858
Administration$2,436
Operations$3,046
Other$2,030
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $20,304 spent per student, an estimated $8,995 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
60%
19%
State government
59.8%
Local (property tax)
19.3%
Federal programs
21.0%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $20,304/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • High neighborhood opportunity score (64/100) — strong long-term economic outlook for children
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Worth Considering
  • 75% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Smythe Academy of Arts and SciencesLas Palmas ElementaryWoodridge ElementaryRegency Park Elementary
+17 more
↓
Middle
Martin Luther King Jr. Technology AcademyFoothill Ranch MiddleNorwood Junior High
↓
High School
Grant Union HighRio Linda HighFoothill HighHighlands High
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades07 – 08
Location—
CountySacramento County
CharterYes
VirtualNo
DistrictTwin Rivers Unified →
Phone: (916)566-1990
NCES ID: 060133205023
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Rio Linda seeking a charter middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Twin Rivers Unified
High
Grant Union High
2,040 students · 09–12
● 41 opp88% FRL
High
Rio Linda High
1,596 students · 09–12
● 64 opp82% FRL
High
Foothill High
1,251 students · 09–12
● 46 opp91% FRL
Elem
Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences
1,077 students · KG–08
● 43 opp90% FRL
Elem
Las Palmas Elementary
1,017 students · KG–06
● 42 opp91% FRL
High
Highlands High
744 students · 09–12
● 41 opp90% FRL
Elem
Woodridge Elementary
740 students · KG–06
● 46 opp95% FRL
Elem
Regency Park Elementary
723 students · KG–06
● 64 opp69% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
6537 W. Second St., Rio Linda, CA 95673
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.