For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,169 students in Salida 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 Salida Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 84% 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
5 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
2,169 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
102 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Salida Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #1039 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
#1001 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.64
# American Indian Students
8 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
139 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
7%
12%
# Hispanic Students
1,481 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
68%
55%
# Black Students
40 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
338 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
16%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
26 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
136 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
314
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
212
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
218
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
229
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
240
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
216
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
232
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
255
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
253
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 $18,087 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,810 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$39 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$37 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,087
$21,485
Spending / Student
$16,810
$19,787
Best Salida Union Elementary School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dena Boer
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4801 Gold Valley Rd.
Salida, CA 95368
(209) 543-8163
Salida, CA 95368
(209) 543-8163
Grades: K-5
| 463 students
Rank: #22.
Sisk Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5337 Sugar Creek Ln.
Salida, CA 95368
(209) 545-1671
Salida, CA 95368
(209) 545-1671
Grades: K-5
| 286 students
Rank: #33.
Mildred Perkins Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3920 Blue Bird Dr.
Modesto, CA 95356
(209) 545-4415
Modesto, CA 95356
(209) 545-4415
Grades: K-5
| 405 students
Rank: #44.
Salida Middle School - Vella Campus
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5041 Toomes Rd.
Salida, CA 95368
(209) 545-1633
Salida, CA 95368
(209) 545-1633
Grades: 6-8
| 740 students
Rank: #55.
Salida Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4519 Finney Rd.
Salida, CA 95368
(209) 545-9394
Salida, CA 95368
(209) 545-9394
Grades: K-5
| 275 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Salida Union Elementary School District?
Salida Union Elementary School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,169 students.
What is the rank of Salida Union Elementary School District?
Salida Union Elementary School District is ranked #1039 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Salida Union Elementary School District?
68% of Salida Union Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Salida Union Elementary School District?
Salida 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 Salida Union Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,810 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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