Eastern Sierra Unified School District

231 Kingsley St.
Bridgeport, CA 93517-0575
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Eastern Sierra Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 368 students in Eastern Sierra Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Eastern Sierra Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
6 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
368 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
28 Teachers
268,012 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

Eastern Sierra Unified School District, which is ranked #485 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#489 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Eastern Sierra Unified  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Eastern Sierra Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Eastern Sierra Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Eastern Sierra Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥80%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Eastern Sierra Unified  School District and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.63
# American Indian Students
20 Students
25,796 Students
% American Indian Students
6%
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
705,807 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
12%
# Hispanic Students
147 Students
3,264,561 Students
% Hispanic Students
40%
56%
# Black Students
3 Students
286,112 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
189 Students
1,178,558 Students
% White Students
51%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
23,731 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
8 Students
333,755 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
37
522,456
# Students in 1st Grade:
35
396,605
# Students in 2nd Grade:
31
414,466
# Students in 3rd Grade:
28
416,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
40
426,361
# Students in 5th Grade:
33
430,587
# Students in 6th Grade:
33
432,997
# Students in 7th Grade:
18
439,621
# Students in 8th Grade:
28
441,777
# Students in 9th Grade:
15
466,534
# Students in 10th Grade:
18
476,585
# Students in 11th Grade:
23
469,511
# Students in 12th Grade:
29
492,627
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $36,405 is higher than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $32,674 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$116,387 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Eastern Sierra Unified  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$12 MM
$107,188 MM
This chart displays total spending of Eastern Sierra Unified  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$36,405
$19,974
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Eastern Sierra Unified  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$32,674
$18,396
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Eastern Sierra Unified  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Eastern Sierra Unified School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Coleville High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
111591 Highway 395
Coleville, CA 96107
(530) 495-2231
Grades: 9-12
| 51 students
Rank: #22.
Lee Vining High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
51710 Highway 395
Lee Vining, CA 93541
(760) 647-6366
Grades: 9-12
| 34 students
Rank: #33.
Lee Vining Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
132 Lee Vining Ave.
Lee Vining, CA 93541
(760) 647-6460
Grades: K-8
| 96 students
Rank: #44.
Edna Beaman Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
25541 Highway 6
Benton, CA 93512
(760) 933-2397
Grades: K-5
| 14 students
Rank: #55.
Bridgeport Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
209 Kingsley St.
Bridgeport, CA 93517
(760) 932-7441
Grades: K-8
| 51 students
Rank: #66.
Antelope Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
111527 Highway 395
Coleville, CA 96107
(530) 495-2231
Grades: K-8
| 122 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Eastern Sierra Unified School District?
Eastern Sierra Unified School District manages 6 public schools serving 368 students.
What is the rank of Eastern Sierra Unified School District?
Eastern Sierra Unified School District is ranked #485 out of 1,925 school districts in California (top 30%) 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Eastern Sierra Unified School District?
51% of Eastern Sierra Unified School District students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Eastern Sierra Unified School District?
Eastern Sierra Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Eastern Sierra Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $32,674 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 368 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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