Escalon Unified School District

1520 E. Yosemite Ave.
Escalon, CA 95320-1753
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,723 students in Escalon Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Escalon Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% 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
7 Schools
10,417 Schools
# Students
2,723 Students
5,836,351 Students
# Teachers
133 Teachers
268,443 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1

District Rank

Escalon Unified School District, which is ranked #904 of all 1,930 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#904 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Escalon Unified  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
29%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Escalon 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.
42%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Escalon 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.
22%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Escalon 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.
≥95%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Escalon Unified  School District and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.63
# American Indian Students
9 Students
25,834 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
46 Students
706,211 Students
% Asian Students
2%
12%
# Hispanic Students
1,435 Students
3,270,518 Students
% Hispanic Students
53%
56%
# Black Students
22 Students
286,712 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
1,137 Students
1,179,835 Students
% White Students
42%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
23,773 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
65 Students
334,411 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
267
523,125
# Students in 1st Grade:
200
397,228
# Students in 2nd Grade:
197
415,060
# Students in 3rd Grade:
195
417,145
# Students in 4th Grade:
206
426,889
# Students in 5th Grade:
203
431,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
202
433,928
# Students in 7th Grade:
198
440,614
# Students in 8th Grade:
203
442,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
210
466,920
# Students in 10th Grade:
204
477,112
# Students in 11th Grade:
226
470,060
# Students in 12th Grade:
212
494,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,468 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,942. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,350 is less than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$39 MM
$116,387 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Escalon 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
$36 MM
$107,188 MM
This chart displays total spending of Escalon 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
$14,468
$19,942
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Escalon 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
$13,350
$18,366
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Escalon 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 Escalon Unified School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Van Allen Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
21051 East Highway 120
Escalon, CA 95320
(209) 838-2931
Grades: K-5
| 309 students
Rank: #22.
Dent Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1998 Yosemite Ave.
Escalon, CA 95320
(209) 838-7031
Grades: K-5
| 690 students
Rank: #33.
Escalon High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1528 East Yosemite Ave.
Escalon, CA 95320
(209) 838-7073
Grades: 9-12
| 814 students
Rank: #44.
El Portal Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
805 First St.
Escalon, CA 95320
(209) 838-7095
Grades: 6-8
| 603 students
Rank: #55.
Vista High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1520 Yosemite Ave.
Escalon, CA 95320
(209) 838-1450
Grades: 9-12
| 38 students
Rank: #66.
Collegeville Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6701 South Jack Tone Rd.
Stockton, CA 95215
(209) 941-2007
Grades: K-5
| 151 students
Rank: #77.
Farmington Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
25233 East Highway 4
Farmington, CA 95230
(209) 886-5344
Grades: K-5
| 118 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Escalon Unified School District?
Escalon Unified School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,723 students.
What is the rank of Escalon Unified School District?
Escalon Unified School District is ranked #904 out of 1,930 school districts in California (top 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Escalon Unified School District?
53% of Escalon Unified School District students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Escalon Unified School District?
Escalon Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Escalon Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,350 is less than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 2,723 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in CA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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