Rio Linda Preparatory Academy vs Westside Preparatory Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rio Linda Preparatory Academy
Rio Linda · Public middle · Grades 7–8
331 students
Westside Preparatory Charter
Rio Linda · Charter middle · Grades 7–8
480 students
| Measure | Rio Linda Preparatory Academy Rio Linda, California | Westside Preparatory Charter Rio Linda, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1060 of 1,334 | #387 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14292 of 15,369 | #7157 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 331 | 480 |
| Enrollment | 331 | 480 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.2% | 81% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 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 16.9).
- •Westside Preparatory Charter does better on math proficiency (54% vs 22%).
- •Westside Preparatory Charter does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 33%).
- •Westside Preparatory Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81% vs 88.2%).
- •Rio Linda Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (20.7 vs 20.9).
- •Westside Preparatory Charter is the larger school with 480 students compared with 331.
- •Rio Linda Preparatory Academy 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 Rio Linda Preparatory Academy better than Westside Preparatory Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Westside Preparatory Charter ranks higher (52.2 vs 16.9 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 Rio Linda Preparatory Academy and Westside Preparatory Charter?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Rio Linda and Rio Linda in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rio Linda Preparatory Academy: 331. Westside Preparatory Charter: 480. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rio Linda Preparatory Academy and Westside Preparatory Charter rank in California?
Rio Linda Preparatory Academy is 1060th of 1,334 and Westside Preparatory Charter is 387th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).