Eastern Sierra Unified School District
School District · Bridgeport, California
Avg Rating
8.1
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 2 high
Enrollment
368
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Avg Rating
8.1
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 2 high
Enrollment
368
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Evaluating Eastern Sierra Unified?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Eastern Sierra Unified as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Bridgeport Elementary
Bridgeport · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Coleville High
Coleville · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lee Vining High
Lee Vining · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#51 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.8
above California avg
Per-pupil spending
$32,234
+$14,587 vs California median
District size
368 students
Smaller than California median
The short answer
Eastern Sierra Unified ranks #51 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Eastern Sierra Unified's schools with real test data average 8.1/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Bridgeport Elementary (9.2/10), Coleville High (8.3/10), and Lee Vining High (8.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Eastern Sierra Unified
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bridgeport Elementary | 9.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Coleville High | 8.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Lee Vining High | 8.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Lee Vining Elementary | 7.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Antelope Elementary | 6.8 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Eastern Sierra Unified
Eastern Sierra Unified is a Bridgeport, California school district serving 6 schools.The district educates 368 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.1:1. District-level spending was $32,234 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 8.1/10, Eastern Sierra Unified is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Bridgeport Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.2/10.
In standardized testing, Eastern Sierra Unified students show an average math proficiency of 38.7% and ELA proficiency of 56.2%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Eastern Sierra Unified, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Eastern Sierra Unified with test data.
Schools in Eastern Sierra Unified
6 schoolsElementary Schools4
High Schools2
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Bridgeport
- Total Enrollment
- 368
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- District spending per student
- $32,234NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 10.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Eastern Sierra Unified?
Eastern Sierra Unified has 6 schools in total — 4 elementary, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Eastern Sierra Unified?
The average composite rating for Eastern Sierra Unified is 8.1/10. 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 Eastern Sierra Unified?
Eastern Sierra Unified's district-level spending was $32,234 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 Eastern Sierra Unified?
The average student-teacher ratio in Eastern Sierra Unified is 13.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Eastern Sierra Unified?
Bridgeport Elementary is the highest-rated school in Eastern Sierra Unified with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What are the test scores in Eastern Sierra Unified?
Across schools in Eastern Sierra Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 38.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Eastern Sierra Unified compare to other districts in California?
Eastern Sierra Unified has an average school rating of 8.1/10 across 6 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
- 8.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 38.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 56.2%
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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