Union Elementary School District
School District · San Jose, California
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
8
6 elem, 2 mid
Enrollment
5,371
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.7:1
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
8
6 elem, 2 mid
Enrollment
5,371
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.7:1
How this district compares
California rank
#130 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.7
above California avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,087
$1,560 vs California median
District size
5,371 students
Larger than California median
The short answer
Union Elementary ranks #130 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Union Elementary's schools with real test data average 7.0/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Noddin Elementary (8.7/10), Alta Vista Elementary (7.9/10), and Union Middle (7.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.7/10 despite 11% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.6 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 Union Elementary schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +4.3 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Union Elementary schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Union Elementary
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Noddin Elementary | 8.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Alta Vista Elementary | 7.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Union Middle | 7.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Lietz Elementary | 7.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Dartmouth Middle | 7.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Guadalupe Elementary | 6.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Oster Elementary | 6.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Carlton Elementary | 5.2 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Union Elementary
Union Elementary is a San Jose, California school district serving 8 schools.The district educates 5,371 students with a student-teacher ratio of 23.7:1. District-level spending was $16,087 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.0/10, Union Elementary is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Noddin Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.
In standardized testing, Union Elementary students show an average math proficiency of 76.8% and ELA proficiency of 76.5%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools.
District Map
Schools in Union Elementary, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Union Elementary with test data.
Schools in Union Elementary
8 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- California
- City
- San Jose
- Total Enrollment
- 5,371
- Teachers (FTE)
- 227
- District spending per student
- $16,087NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 2.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Union Elementary?
Union Elementary has 8 schools in total — 6 elementary, 2 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Union Elementary?
The average composite rating for Union Elementary is 7.0/10. 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 Union Elementary?
Union Elementary's district-level spending was $16,087 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 Union Elementary?
The average student-teacher ratio in Union Elementary is 23.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Union Elementary?
Noddin Elementary is the highest-rated school in Union Elementary with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What are the test scores in Union Elementary?
Across schools in Union Elementary with test data, the average math proficiency is 76.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 76.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Union Elementary compare to other districts in California?
Union Elementary has an average school rating of 7.0/10 across 8 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
- 7.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 76.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 76.5%
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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