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5.2avg / 10

Eastside Union Elementary School District

School District · Lancaster, California

Students: 3,114
Teachers (FTE): 135

Avg Rating

5.2

out of 10

Schools

6

5 elem, 1 mid

Enrollment

3,114

Student-Teacher Ratio

23.1:1

How this district compares

California rank

#643 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.2

below California avg

Per-pupil spending

$18,598

+$951 vs California median

District size

3,114 students

Typical than California median

The short answer

Eastside Union Elementary ranks #643 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Eastside Union Elementary's schools with real test data average 5.2/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Columbia Elementary (5.7/10), Tierra Bonita Elementary (5.3/10), and Eastside Elementary (5.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Eastside Elementary

STAAR proficiency rose +4.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Eastside Union Elementary schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Eastside Union Elementary

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.

#SchoolRating
1Columbia Elementary5.7 / 10
2Tierra Bonita Elementary5.3 / 10
3Eastside Elementary5.3 / 10
4Enterprise Elementary4.9 / 10
5Gifford C. Cole Middle4.7 / 10

See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Eastside Union Elementary

Eastside Union Elementary is a Lancaster, California school district serving 6 schools.The district educates 3,114 students with a student-teacher ratio of 23.1:1. District-level spending was $18,598 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 5.2/10, Eastside Union Elementary demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Columbia Elementary, which has a composite score of 5.7/10.

In standardized testing, Eastside Union Elementary students show an average math proficiency of 20.7% and ELA proficiency of 25.5%.

The district includes 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school.

District Map

Schools in Eastside Union Elementary, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency20.7%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency25.5%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Eastside Union Elementary with test data.

District Details

State
California
City
Lancaster
Total Enrollment
3,114
Teachers (FTE)
135
District spending per student
$18,598NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
18.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Eastside Union Elementary?

Eastside Union Elementary has 6 schools in total — 5 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Eastside Union Elementary?

The average composite rating for Eastside Union Elementary is 5.2/10. 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 Eastside Union Elementary?

Eastside Union Elementary's district-level spending was $18,598 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 Eastside Union Elementary?

The average student-teacher ratio in Eastside Union Elementary is 23.1:1.

What is the top-rated school in Eastside Union Elementary?

Columbia Elementary is the highest-rated school in Eastside Union Elementary with a composite score of 5.7/10.

What are the test scores in Eastside Union Elementary?

Across schools in Eastside Union Elementary with test data, the average math proficiency is 20.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 25.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Eastside Union Elementary compare to other districts in California?

Eastside Union Elementary has an average school rating of 5.2/10 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
5.2/10
Math Proficiency
20.7%
ELA Proficiency
25.5%

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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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