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Delano Union Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 6,219 students in Delano Union Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Delano Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
12 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
6,219 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
302 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Delano Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #1128 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#1117 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.64
# American Indian Students
14 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
590 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
10%
12%
# Hispanic Students
5,440 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
88%
55%
# Black Students
28 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
83 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
1%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
60 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
765
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
634
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
634
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
703
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
664
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
704
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
699
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
719
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
697
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,405 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,765 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$121 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$111 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,405
$21,485
Spending / Student
$17,765
$19,787
Best Delano Union Elementary School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
La Vina Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1331 Browning Rd.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-3601
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-3601
Grades: 6-8
| 533 students
Rank: #22.
Morningside
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2100 Summer Dr.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 720-2700
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 720-2700
Grades: K-5
| 504 students
Rank: #33.
Harvest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1320 Vassar Ave.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 720-2725
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 720-2725
Grades: K-5
| 398 students
Rank: #44.
Del Vista Math And Science Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
710 Quincy St.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-5040
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-5040
Grades: K-5
| 497 students
Rank: #55.
Nueva Vista Language Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
120 Garces Hwy.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-5070
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-5070
Grades: K-6
| 617 students
Rank: #66.
Almond Tree Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 W. 15th Ave.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-3641
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-3641
Grades: 6-8
| 550 students
Rank: #77.
Terrace Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1999 Norwalk St.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-5060
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-5060
Grades: K-6
| 442 students
Rank: #88.
Pioneer
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Hiett Ave.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 474-4911
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 474-4911
Grades: K-8
| 955 students
Rank: #99.
Princeton Street Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1959 Princeton St.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-5080
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-5080
Grades: K-5
| 365 students
Rank: #1010.
Albany Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
235 W. 20th Ave.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-5020
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-5020
Grades: K-5
| 306 students
Rank: #1111.
Fremont Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1318 Clinton St.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-5050
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-5050
Grades: K-5
| 448 students
Rank: #1212.
Cecil Avenue Math And Science Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1430 Cecil Ave.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-5030
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-5030
Grades: 6-8
| 604 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Delano Union Elementary School District?
Delano Union Elementary School District manages 12 public schools serving 6,219 students.
What is the rank of Delano Union Elementary School District?
Delano Union Elementary School District is ranked #1128 out of 1,931 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Delano Union Elementary School District?
88% of Delano Union Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Delano Union Elementary School District?
Delano Union Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Delano Union Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,765 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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