Serving 78 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Peninsula Union ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 78 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Peninsula Union ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Peninsula Union's student population of 78 students has grown by 122% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
78 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Peninsula Union ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Peninsula Union is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#9052 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
22:1
American Indian
9%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
27%
55%
Black
2%
5%
White
39%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
23%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Peninsula Union's ranking?
Peninsula Union is ranked #9052 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Peninsula Union?
78 students attend Peninsula Union.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Peninsula Union students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Peninsula Union?
Peninsula Union has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Peninsula Union offer ?
Peninsula Union offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Peninsula Union part of?
Peninsula Union is part of Peninsula Union School District.
School Reviews
5 10/17/2011
I graduated from this school years ago. i have many fond memories of the school however there was one teacher who was a bully and picked on students who were having difficulty with assignments or who came from a low income background. she also did the work for several students herself. mrs. stewart if you read this i hope you have grown as a person over the years and i just want to let you know that i am a happy successful person. i hope you treat your other students better than you treated me. and i hope you have resolved all of the issues that would cause you to be so disrespectful to a child. you are a teacher. you have the power to influence a childs education. if a child has a bad experience with you that may make them hate school and maybe even drop out. i will never forget the way you treated me but you didnt win. i did. i wish you peace love and happiness and hope that you are a better person now than you were then. what kind of adult picks on a child anyway.....pretty pathetic dont you think?
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