Heron vs Westlake Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heron
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–8
977 students
Westlake Charter
Sacramento · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,493 students
| Measure | Heron Sacramento, California | Westlake Charter Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #1456 of 5,693 | – |
| National rank | #19282 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 977 | 1,493 |
| Enrollment | 977 | 1,493 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.1% | 31.9% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 52% |
| city | Sacramento | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Westlake Charter does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 60%).
- •Westlake Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.9% vs 35.1%).
- •Westlake Charter does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 22.7).
- •Westlake Charter is the larger school with 1,493 students compared with 977.
- •Heron is a public school while Westlake 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 Heron better than Westlake Charter?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Heron and Westlake Charter?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heron: 977. Westlake Charter: 1,493. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heron and Westlake Charter rank in California?
Heron is 1456th of 5,693 and Westlake Charter is unranked among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).