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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 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 9,138 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.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in Westside Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 77% 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
12 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
9,138 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
355 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
26:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Westside Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #892 of all 1,910 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#858 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
12%
% Hispanic
56%
56%
% Black
11%
5%
% White
23%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,771 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,117 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$135 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$111 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,771
$19,974
Spending / Student
$12,117
$18,396
Best Westside Union Elementary School District ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gregg Anderson Academy
(Math: 55% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5151 West Avenue N-8
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 206-3750
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 206-3750
Gr: K-6 | 904 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Cottonwood Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2740 West Ave. P-8
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 267-2825
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 267-2825
Gr: K-6 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
Hillview Middle 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
Gr: 6-8 | 1,029 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #44.
Rancho Vista Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
40641 Peonza Ln.
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 722-0148
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 722-0148
Gr: K-6 | 907 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #55.
Esperanza Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
40521 35th St. West
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 575-0420
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 575-0420
Gr: K-6 | 990 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #66.
Quartz Hill Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
41820 North 50th St. West
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 943-3236
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 943-3236
Gr: K-6 | 875 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #77.
Joe Walker Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5632 West Ave. L-8
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 943-3258
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 943-3258
Gr: 6-8 | 818 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #88.
Anaverde Hills
(Math: 25% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2902 Greenbrier St.
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 575-9923
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 575-9923
Gr: K-8 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #99.
Del Sur Senior Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9023 West Ave. H
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 942-0488
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 942-0488
Gr: K-8 | 758 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1010.
Valley View Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3310 West Ave. L-8
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 943-2451
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 943-2451
Gr: K-6 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1111.
Sundown Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6151 West Ave. J-8
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 722-3026
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 722-3026
Gr: K-6 | 889 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1212.
Leona Valley Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9063 West Leona Ave.
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 948-9010
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 948-9010
Gr: K-6 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Westside Union Elementary School District?
Westside Union Elementary School District manages 12 public schools serving 9,138 students.
What is the rank of Westside Union Elementary School District?
Westside Union Elementary School District is ranked #892 out of 1,910 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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?
56% of Westside Union Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 11% 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 $12,117 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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