Is Woodland Star Charter a good school?

Woodland Star Charter ranks 2179 th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Woodland Star Charter?

In the 2023-24 school year, 217 students attended Woodland Star Charter.

What is the racial makeup of Woodland Star Charter?

Students at Woodland Star Charter are 52% White, 35% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Woodland Star Charter

Summary:

Woodland Star Charter is a public charter elementary school located in Glen Ellen, California, serving grades K-8 with a total enrollment of 220 students. The school is part of the Woodland Star Charter District, which is ranked 484 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Woodland Star Charter faces several challenges, including a high chronic absenteeism rate of 33.5%, which is significantly higher than nearby schools like La Tercera Elementary (17.7%) and River Montessori Elementary Charter (39.0%). The school's academic performance is also a concern, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics generally lower than the state average, except for 4th grade, where they outperform the state. Additionally, the school's performance in CAST Science is lower than the state average.

Woodland Star Charter's student population also shows some equity issues, with female students performing better than male students, and white students and low socioeconomic status students performing worse than the state average. The school's high percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 34.02% to 40.45% over the past three school years, and its higher student-teacher ratio of 22 compared to nearby schools, suggest areas for improvement. Overall, Woodland Star Charter's performance is generally lower than the nearby charter schools and traditional public schools, indicating the need for the school to address its challenges and better serve the needs of the community.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

11700 Dunbar Rd.
Glen Ellen, CA 95442-9611

(707) 996-3849

District: Woodland Star Charter District

SchoolDigger Rank:
2179^th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 21.7

Number of students: 217

Racial breakdown:

White:

52.1%

Hispanic:

35.5%

Two or more races:

10.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 37.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Woodland Star Charter ranks better than 62.8% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.21. (See more...)

Compare Details Woodland Star Charter ranks better than 68.8% of middle schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.63. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Woodland Star Charter:

SchoolDigger ranks Woodland Star Charter 2179^th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Woodland Star Charter in the ranking list.)

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White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Woodland Star Charter 867^th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Woodland Star Charter in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Woodland Star Charter District:

SchoolDigger ranks Woodland Star Charter District 484^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Woodland Star Charter

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Woodland Star Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	27.49	4147^th	5789	28.4%
2021	49.75	646^th	1417	54.4%
2022	33.73	3557^th	5883	39.5%
2023	44.10	2879^th	5874	51.0%
2024	57.21	2179^th	5862	62.8%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Woodland Star Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	24.74	4244^th	5173	18.0%
2023	51.36	2280^th	5374	57.6%
2024	41.39	3029^th	5511	45.0%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Woodland Star Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	27.60	4018^th	5492	26.8%
2023	48.20	2511^th	5617	55.3%
2024	51.21	2361^st	5605	57.9%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Woodland Star Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	29.83	3810^th	5510	30.9%
2022	44.07	2766^th	5663	51.2%
2023	30.28	3753^rd	5650	33.6%
2024	38.25	3195^th	5636	43.3%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Woodland Star Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	23.11	2321^st	2834	18.1%
2022	32.67	1941^st	2726	28.8%
2023	31.72	1938^th	2662	27.2%
2024	42.16	1648^th	2647	37.7%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Woodland Star Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	51.41	1114^th	2715	59.0%
2021	44.86	445^th	894	50.2%
2022	57.80	949^th	2740	65.4%
2023	51.83	1115^th	2802	60.2%
2024	60.63	867^th	2777	68.8%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Woodland Star Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	62.42	786^th	2380	67.0%
2022	71.55	578^th	2509	77.0%
2023	57.08	889^th	2547	65.1%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Woodland Star Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	39.71	1323^rd	2407	45.0%
2022	69.50	630^th	2527	75.1%
2024	52.03	997^th	2547	60.9%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Woodland Star Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	35.20	1055^th	1602	34.1%
2022	74.56	331^st	1555	78.7%
2023	48.26	774^th	1552	50.1%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Woodland Star Charter

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2019	147	1	6	85	1	11	0	251
2020	157	2	7	76	1	15	0	258
2021	146	0	7	76	1	14	0	244
2022	116	0	4	80	0	11	0	211
2023	115	0	3	81	0	20	1	220
2024	113	0	3	77	0	23	1	217

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Woodland Star Charter

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	251	11.0	22.8	42.2
2020	258	n/a	n/a	40.7
2021	244	11.0	22.1	34
2022	211	10.5	20.0	37.4
2023	220	10.0	22.0	40.5
2024	217	10.0	21.7	37.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Woodland Star Charter

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	251	11.0	22.8	42.2
2020	258	n/a	n/a	40.7
2021	244	11.0	22.1	34
2022	211	10.5	20.0	37.4
2023	220	10.0	22.0	40.5
2024	217	10.0	21.7	37.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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