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#7188 of 9,539 schools in CA
Westside Elementary
Elementary School · Westside Elementary · Five Points, CA
An elementary school in Five Points, CA where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 398, Five Points, CA 93624
- Math 14% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 33% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 40.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Westside Elementary score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 23% in 2024.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 26% (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 38 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Westside Elementary 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average398/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$39,444
Median rent
$695/mo
College educated
0%
Homeownership
17.2%
Poverty rate
21.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93624; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Westside Elementary
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $38,706NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Westside Elementary is listed in Westside Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Westside Elementary
Westside Elementary is a public elementary school in Five Points, CA, part of Westside Elementary, serving approximately 122 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 40.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #7,188 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Westside Elementary
What grades does Westside Elementary serve?
Westside Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Westside Elementary?
Westside Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 122 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westside Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Westside Elementary is 40.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Westside Elementary rank in CA?
Westside Elementary ranks #7,188 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Westside Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Westside Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Westside Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Westside Elementary has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Westside Elementary a charter school?
No, Westside Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Westside Elementary a Title I school?
No, Westside Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Westside Elementary?
60.7% of students at Westside Elementary 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
- 122
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 40.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Fresno County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.0%
- Phone
- (559) 884-2492
- Area population (ZIP 93624)
- 764
- Area median age
- 37.2
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 93624; 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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