Charles Helmers Elementary School vs. West Creek Academy
Should you attend Charles Helmers Elementary School or West Creek Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Charles Helmers Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
West Creek Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 466 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Charles Helmers Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,024 students in grades Kindergarten-6, West Creek Academy ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
466 students
1,024 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
36 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
28:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#959 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#410 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
80%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
70-74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
98
154
Grade 1 Students
63
112
Grade 2 Students
56
134
Grade 3 Students
64
140
Grade 4 Students
58
144
Grade 5 Students
56
173
Grade 6 Students
71
167
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Asian
11%
35%
% Hispanic
30%
21%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
47%
31%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
9%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.74
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
13%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
