Dry Creek Elementary vs Westside Preparatory Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dry Creek Elementary
Rio Linda · Public elementary · Grades K–6
645 students
Westside Preparatory Charter
Rio Linda · Charter middle · Grades 7–8
480 students
| Measure | Dry Creek Elementary Rio Linda, California | Westside Preparatory Charter Rio Linda, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2329 of 5,693 | #387 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #30084 of 50,301 | #7157 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 645 | 480 |
| Enrollment | 645 | 480 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.1% | 81% |
| Students per teacher | 24.8 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 54% |
| city | Rio Linda | Rio Linda |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Westside Preparatory Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.2 vs 42.8).
- •Dry Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 54%).
- •Westside Preparatory Charter does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 52%).
- •Westside Preparatory Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81% vs 85.1%).
- •Westside Preparatory Charter does better on students per teacher (20.9 vs 24.8).
- •Dry Creek Elementary is the larger school with 645 students compared with 480.
- •Dry Creek Elementary is a public school while Westside Preparatory Charter is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dry Creek Elementary better than Westside Preparatory Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Westside Preparatory Charter ranks higher (52.2 vs 42.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Dry Creek Elementary and Westside Preparatory Charter?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Rio Linda and Rio Linda in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dry Creek Elementary: 645. Westside Preparatory Charter: 480. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dry Creek Elementary and Westside Preparatory Charter rank in California?
Dry Creek Elementary is 2329th of 5,693 and Westside Preparatory Charter is 387th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).