Delano Union Elementary School District
School District · Delano, California
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
12
9 elem, 3 mid
Enrollment
6,235
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.5:1
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
12
9 elem, 3 mid
Enrollment
6,235
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.5:1
How this district compares
California rank
#102 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.9
above California avg
Per-pupil spending
$21,264
+$3,617 vs California median
District size
6,235 students
Larger than California median
The short answer
Delano Union Elementary ranks #102 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Delano Union Elementary's schools with real test data average 7.2/10 across 12 schools. Its top-rated schools are Pioneer (9.0/10), Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy (8.2/10), and Almond Tree Middle (8.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.0/10 despite 89% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.8 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Delano Union Elementary schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +18.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Delano Union Elementary schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Delano Union Elementary
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (12 of 12). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pioneer | 9.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy | 8.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Almond Tree Middle | 8.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Nueva Vista Language Academy | 7.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Albany Park Elementary | 7.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Del Vista Math and Science Academy | 7.3 / 10 |
| 7 | La Vina Middle | 7.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Fremont Elementary | 7.0 / 10 |
| 9 | Terrace Elementary | 6.6 / 10 |
| 10 | Princeton Street Elementary | 5.9 / 10 |
See all 12 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Delano Union Elementary
Delano Union Elementary is a Delano, California school district serving 12 schools.The district educates 6,235 students with a student-teacher ratio of 20.5:1. District-level spending was $21,264 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.2/10, Delano Union Elementary is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Pioneer, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.
In standardized testing, Delano Union Elementary students show an average math proficiency of 35.1% and ELA proficiency of 42.5%.
The district includes 9 elementary schools, 3 middle schools.
District Map
Schools in Delano Union Elementary, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Delano Union Elementary with test data.
Schools in Delano Union Elementary
12 schoolsElementary Schools9
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Delano
- Total Enrollment
- 6,235
- Teachers (FTE)
- 304
- District spending per student
- $21,264NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 28.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Delano Union Elementary?
Delano Union Elementary has 12 schools in total — 9 elementary, 3 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Delano Union Elementary?
The average composite rating for Delano Union Elementary is 7.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Delano Union Elementary?
Delano Union Elementary's district-level spending was $21,264 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Delano Union Elementary?
The average student-teacher ratio in Delano Union Elementary is 20.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Delano Union Elementary?
Pioneer is the highest-rated school in Delano Union Elementary with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What are the test scores in Delano Union Elementary?
Across schools in Delano Union Elementary with test data, the average math proficiency is 35.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 42.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Delano Union Elementary compare to other districts in California?
Delano Union Elementary has an average school rating of 7.2/10 across 12 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 35.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 42.5%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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