Excellent
#1585 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 17% in state
Mark West Charter
Elementary School · Mark West Union Elementary · Santa Rosa, CA
A charter elementary school in Santa Rosa, CA serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
4600 Lavell Rd., Santa Rosa, CA 95403
- Math 42% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 49% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mark West Charter score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 46% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mark West Charter sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 60Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,677/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Santa Rosa), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$94,480
Median home value
$651,900
Median rent
$2,215/mo
College educated
27.3%
Homeownership
54.9%
Poverty rate
10.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95403; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark West ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–6 | 0.0 mi | 424 | Compare → |
| Anova Center for Education Sonoma CountyPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | 1–12 | 0.8 mi | 88 | Compare → |
| San Miguel ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.2 | K–6 | 0.8 mi | 404 | Compare → |
| John B. Riebli ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.9 | K–6 | 0.9 mi | 404 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Mark West Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,691NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mark West Charter is listed in Mark West Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mark West Charter
Mark West Charter is a public elementary school in Santa Rosa, CA, part of Mark West Union Elementary, serving approximately 107 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,585 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mark West Charter
What grades does Mark West Charter serve?
Mark West Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Mark West Charter?
Mark West Charter has an enrollment of approximately 107 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mark West Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Mark West Charter is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mark West Charter rank in CA?
Mark West Charter ranks #1,585 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Mark West Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Mark West Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Mark West Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mark West Charter has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Mark West Charter a charter school?
Yes, Mark West Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Mark West Charter a Title I school?
No, Mark West Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mark West Charter?
52.3% of students at Mark West Charter qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 107
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Sonoma County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.3%
- Phone
- (707) 524-2741
- Area population (ZIP 95403)
- 45,570
- Area average commute
- 21.6 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95403; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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