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Westwood Elementary School vs. Washington Open Elementary School

Should you attend Westwood Elementary School or Washington Open Elementary School? 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.
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School Overview

School
Westwood Elementary School
435 Saratoga Ave.
Santa Clara, CA 95050
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Washington Open Elementary School
270 Washington Ave.
Santa Clara, CA 95050
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Westwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)

Washington Open Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 384 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Westwood Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 334 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Washington Open Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
384 students
334 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Westwood Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Washington Open Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
57% | 43%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Westwood Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Washington Open Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
15 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Westwood Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Washington Open Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Westwood Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Santa Clara Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Washington Open Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Santa Clara Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#2040 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
#736 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Westwood Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Washington Open Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Top 30% in CA)
70-74%
(Top 10% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Westwood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Santa Clara Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Washington Open Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Santa Clara Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
60-64%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Westwood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Santa Clara Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Washington Open Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Santa Clara Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-39%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-79%
(Top 5% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Westwood Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Washington Open Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
85
66
Grade 1 Students
65
55
Grade 2 Students
57
54
Grade 3 Students
61
53
Grade 4 Students
65
54
Grade 5 Students
51
52

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Westwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Santa Clara Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Washington Open Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Santa Clara Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Asian
16%
35%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Westwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Santa Clara Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Washington Open Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Santa Clara Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
44%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Westwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Santa Clara Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Washington Open Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Santa Clara Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
4%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Westwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Santa Clara Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Washington Open Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Santa Clara Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
24%
36%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Westwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Santa Clara Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Washington Open Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Santa Clara Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Washington Open Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Santa Clara Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Two or more races
10%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Westwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Santa Clara Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Washington Open Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Santa Clara Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.72
0.72
This chart showcases the diversity score of Westwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Santa Clara Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Washington Open Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Santa Clara Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Westwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Santa Clara Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Washington Open Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Santa Clara Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Westwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Santa Clara Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Washington Open Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Santa Clara Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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