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Westside 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 8,910 students in Westside Union Elementary 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 Westside Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
12 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
8,910 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
346 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
26:1
District Rank
Westside Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #913 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
#899 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.64
# American Indian Students
21 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
345 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
4%
12%
# Hispanic Students
4,902 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
55%
55%
# Black Students
865 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
10%
5%
# White Students
2,194 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
25%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
12 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
570 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
1,049
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
925
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
849
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
989
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,006
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,056
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,044
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,004
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
988
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 $15,149 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,427 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$135 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$111 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,149
$21,485
Spending / Student
$12,427
$19,787
Best Westside Union Elementary School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gregg Anderson Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5151 W. Ave. N-8
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 206-3750
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 206-3750
Grades: K-6
| 867 students
Rank: #22.
Cottonwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2740 W. Ave. P-8
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 267-2825
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 267-2825
Grades: K-6
| 575 students
Rank: #33.
Hillview Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
40525 Peonza Ln.
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 722-9993
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 722-9993
Grades: 6-8
| 907 students
Rank: #44.
Rancho Vista Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
40641 Peonza Ln.
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 722-0148
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 722-0148
Grades: K-6
| 866 students
Rank: #55.
Esperanza Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
40521 35th St. W.
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 575-0420
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 575-0420
Grades: K-6
| 950 students
Rank: #66.
Quartz Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
41820 N. 50th St. W.
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 943-3236
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 943-3236
Grades: K-6
| 813 students
Rank: #77.
Joe Walker Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5632 W. Ave. L-8
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 943-3258
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 943-3258
Grades: 6-8
| 736 students
Rank: #88.
Valley View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3310 W. Ave. L-8
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 943-2451
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 943-2451
Grades: K-6
| 697 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Leona Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9063 W. Leona Ave.
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 948-9010
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 948-9010
Grades: K-8
| 251 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Sundown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6151 W. Ave. J-8
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 722-3026
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 722-3026
Grades: K-6
| 848 students
Rank: #1111.
Del Sur Senior Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9023 W. Ave. H
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 942-0488
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 942-0488
Grades: K-8
| 741 students
Rank: #1212.
Anaverde Hills
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2902 Greenbrier St.
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 575-9923
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 575-9923
Grades: K-8
| 659 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Westside Union Elementary School District?
Westside Union Elementary School District manages 12 public schools serving 8,910 students.
What is the rank of Westside Union Elementary School District?
Westside Union Elementary School District is ranked #913 out of 1,931 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Westside Union Elementary School District?
55% of Westside Union Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Westside Union Elementary School District?
Westside Union Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Westside Union Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,427 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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