Very Good
#2221 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 23% in state
Woodland Star Charter
Elementary School · Woodland Star Charter District · Glen Ellen, CA
A charter elementary school in Glen Ellen, CA where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
11700 Dunbar Rd., Glen Ellen, CA 95442
- Math 46% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 46% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 21.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Woodland Star Charter score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 7-year record (2018–2024), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 46% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Woodland Star 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low213/100K
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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
$131,696
Median home value
$1,360,500
Median rent
$1,720/mo
College educated
55.1%
Homeownership
72.5%
Poverty rate
16.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95442; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenwood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–6 | 2.5 mi | 111 | Compare → |
| Sonoma CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.6 | K–8 | 4.9 mi | 226 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Woodland Star Charter District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,045NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Woodland Star Charter is listed in Woodland Star Charter District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Woodland Star Charter
Woodland Star Charter is a public elementary school in Glen Ellen, CA, part of Woodland Star Charter District, serving approximately 217 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 21.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,221 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Woodland Star Charter
What grades does Woodland Star Charter serve?
Woodland Star Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Woodland Star Charter?
Woodland Star Charter has an enrollment of approximately 217 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodland Star Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodland Star Charter is 21.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Woodland Star Charter rank in CA?
Woodland Star Charter ranks #2,221 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Woodland Star Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Woodland Star Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Woodland Star Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Woodland Star Charter has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Woodland Star Charter a charter school?
Yes, Woodland Star Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Woodland Star Charter a Title I school?
No, Woodland Star Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Woodland Star Charter?
37.8% of students at Woodland Star 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
- 217
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Sonoma County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.0%
- Phone
- (707) 996-3849
- Area population (ZIP 95442)
- 2,986
- Area median age
- 58.2
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 95442; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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