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Eastside 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 6 public schools serving 3,110 students in Eastside Union Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Eastside Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
6 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
3,110 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
136 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Eastside Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #1738 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
#1726 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
68%
56%
% Black
23%
5%
% White
4%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,050 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 $16,377 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$59 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$51 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,050
$19,974
Spending / Student
$16,377
$18,396
Best Eastside Union Elementary School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eastside Academy/transitional Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
45006 North 30th St. East
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 952-1200
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 952-1200
Grades: K-8
| 9 students
Rank: #22.
Tierra Bonita Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
44820 North 27th St. East
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 946-3038
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 946-3038
Grades: K-6
| 668 students
Rank: #33.
Columbia Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2640 East Avenue J-4
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 946-5656
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 946-5656
Grades: K-6
| 678 students
Rank: #44.
Eastside Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6742 East Avenue H
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 946-3907
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 946-3907
Grades: K-6
| 445 students
Rank: #55.
Gifford C. Cole Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3126 East Avenue I
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 946-1041
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 946-1041
Grades: 7-8
| 687 students
Rank: #66.
Enterprise Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3730 East Ave. J-4
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 946-6277
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 946-6277
Grades: K-6
| 623 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Eastside Union Elementary School District?
Eastside Union Elementary School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,110 students.
What is the rank of Eastside Union Elementary School District?
Eastside Union Elementary School District is ranked #1738 out of 1,910 school districts in California (bottom 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 Eastside Union Elementary School District?
68% of Eastside Union Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Eastside Union Elementary School District?
Eastside Union Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Eastside Union Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,377 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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