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Lichen K-8 vs. Woodside K-8

Should you attend Lichen K-8 or Woodside K-8? 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
Lichen K-8
8319 Lichen Dr.
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Woodside K-8
8248 Villa Oak Dr.
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 487 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Lichen K-8 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 420 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Woodside K-8 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-8
Total Students
487 students
420 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lichen K-8 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Woodside K-8 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lichen K-8.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Woodside K-8.
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
20 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lichen K-8 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Woodside K-8 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lichen K-8 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the San Juan 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 Woodside K-8 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the San Juan 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

#6997 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
#4237 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lichen K-8, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Woodside K-8, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
23%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
32%
(Top 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lichen K-8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the San Juan 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 Woodside K-8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the San Juan Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
25%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
43%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lichen K-8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the San Juan 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 Woodside K-8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the San Juan Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Lichen K-8 by grade.
This chart displays the students of Woodside K-8 by grade.
Kindergarten Students
66
71
Grade 1 Students
52
44
Grade 2 Students
53
42
Grade 3 Students
53
43
Grade 4 Students
55
51
Grade 5 Students
56
42
Grade 6 Students
41
44
Grade 7 Students
64
57
Grade 8 Students
47
26

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Lichen K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the San Juan Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Woodside K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the San Juan Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lichen K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the San Juan 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 Woodside K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the San Juan 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
45%
36%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lichen K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the San Juan 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 Woodside K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the San Juan 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
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lichen K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the San Juan 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 Woodside K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the San Juan 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
38%
48%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lichen K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the San Juan 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 Woodside K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the San Juan 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
3%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Lichen K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the San Juan Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Woodside K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the San Juan Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
% Two or more races
6%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lichen K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the San Juan 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 Woodside K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the San Juan Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.65
0.64
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lichen K-8, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the San Juan 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 Woodside K-8, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the San Juan 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
59%
61%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lichen K-8, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the San Juan 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 Woodside K-8, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the San Juan 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
5%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lichen K-8, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the San Juan 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 Woodside K-8, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the San Juan 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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