Excellent
#334 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 4% in state
Washington Middle College High
High School · Washington Unified · West Sacramento, CA
A Washington Unified charter high school where students score 38 points above what's typical for similar communities.
637 Todhunder Ave., West Sacramento, CA 95691
- Math 57% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 86% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Washington Middle College High score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 46 points since 2019, reaching 71% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 50% (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 28 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Washington Middle College High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Sacramento map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 39Car-Dependent
- Transit 21Minimal Transit
- Bike 63Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,675/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West Sacramento), 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
$100,822
Median home value
$532,400
Median rent
$1,543/mo
College educated
37.4%
Homeownership
63.5%
Poverty rate
13%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95691; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryte Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–11 | 0.6 mi | 117 | Compare → |
| Bryte Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | K–10 | 0.6 mi | 101 | Compare → |
| Leroy Greene AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.1 | 6–12 | 1.0 mi | 740 | Compare → |
| City of Dharma Realm Instil Goodness EL & DevPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 6–11 | 1.3 mi | 10 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Washington Unified
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #1 of 11
- District spending per student
- $16,014NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Washington Middle College High is listed in Washington Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Washington Middle College High
Washington Middle College High is a public high school in West Sacramento, CA, part of Washington Unified, serving approximately 149 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #334 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Washington Middle College High
What grades does Washington Middle College High serve?
Washington Middle College High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Washington Middle College High?
Washington Middle College High has an enrollment of approximately 149 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Middle College High?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Middle College High is 21.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Washington Middle College High rank in CA?
Washington Middle College High ranks #334 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Washington Middle College High's MySchoolScout rating?
Washington Middle College High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Washington Middle College High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Washington Middle College High has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Washington Middle College High a charter school?
Yes, Washington Middle College High is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Washington Middle College High a Title I school?
No, Washington Middle College High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Washington Middle College High?
71.8% of students at Washington Middle College High 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 149
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Yolo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.1%
- Phone
- (916) 375-7901
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 95691)
- 39,894
- Area average commute
- 23.9 min
- Area median age
- 35.4
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 95691; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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