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#2874 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 30% in state

West Sonoma County Consortium

Elementary School · West Sonoma County Union High · Sebastopol, CA

A West Sonoma County Union High elementary school where students score 30 points below what's typical for similar communities.

462 Johnson St., Sebastopol, CA 95472

  • Math 25% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2021)
  • 8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.6Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data7
Annual Change-0.55 pts/yr
Data Period2015–2021
TrendStable
Academics3.6Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)55% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-30.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile17th
Resources & Environment9.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8:1
District spending per student$20,645
Chronic Absenteeism46.9%

Students at West Sonoma County Consortium score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency25%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 7-year record (2015–2021), then recovered 5 points since 2018, reaching 25% in 2021.

Show all 7 years
2015
Math
10%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2017
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2019
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2015-2021) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2015-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 14 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

34.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where West Sonoma County Consortium 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 33Car-Dependent
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,072/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sebastopol), 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

$109,775

Median home value

$995,200

Median rent

$1,918/mo

College educated

50.2%

Homeownership

72%

Poverty rate

9.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95472; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Forestville ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.7K–10.6 mi59Compare →
Sonoma Earth SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–81.9 mi28Compare →
Oak Grove ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.4K3.6 mi102Compare →
Plumfield AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated4–114.2 mi18Compare →

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.

West Sonoma County Union High

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$20,645NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

West Sonoma County Consortium is listed in West Sonoma County Union High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About West Sonoma County Consortium

West Sonoma County Consortium is a public elementary school in Sebastopol, CA, part of West Sonoma County Union High, serving approximately 32 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,874 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about West Sonoma County Consortium

What grades does West Sonoma County Consortium serve?

West Sonoma County Consortium serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend West Sonoma County Consortium?

West Sonoma County Consortium has an enrollment of approximately 32 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at West Sonoma County Consortium?

The student-teacher ratio at West Sonoma County Consortium is 8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does West Sonoma County Consortium rank in CA?

West Sonoma County Consortium ranks #2,874 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is West Sonoma County Consortium's MySchoolScout rating?

West Sonoma County Consortium has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 West Sonoma County Consortium?

Based on loaded state assessment records, West Sonoma County Consortium has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021).

Is West Sonoma County Consortium a charter school?

No, West Sonoma County Consortium is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is West Sonoma County Consortium a Title I school?

No, West Sonoma County Consortium is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Sonoma County Consortium?

34.4% of students at West Sonoma County Consortium 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
32
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
Teachers (FTE)
4
Type
special_ed
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Sonoma County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
46.9%
Area population (ZIP 95472)
28,588
Area average commute
27.1 min
Area median age
50.9
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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 95472; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2021; directory SY 2023–24

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