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6.0 avg / 10

Westside Union Elementary School District

School District · Quartz Hill, California

Students: 9,138
Teachers (FTE): 354

Avg Rating

6.0

out of 10

Schools

12

10 elem, 2 mid

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,325

Student-Teacher Ratio

25.8:1

How this district compares

California rank

#424 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.3

below California avg

Per-pupil spending

$13,325

$4,322 vs California median

District size

9,138 students

Much larger than California median

About Westside Union Elementary

Westside Union Elementary is a Quartz Hill, California school district serving 12 schools. The district educates 9,138 students with a student-teacher ratio of 25.8:1. The district invests $13,325 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.0/10, Westside Union Elementary demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Cottonwood Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.

In standardized testing, Westside Union Elementary students show an average math proficiency of 32.9% and ELA proficiency of 45.4%.

The district includes 10 elementary schools , 2 middle schools .

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 32.9%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 45.4%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Westside Union Elementary with test data.

District Details

State
California
City
Quartz Hill
Total Enrollment
9,138
Teachers (FTE)
354
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Westside Union Elementary?

Westside Union Elementary has 12 schools in total — 10 elementary, 2 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Westside Union Elementary?

The average composite rating for Westside Union Elementary is 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Westside Union Elementary?

Westside Union Elementary spends $13,325 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Westside Union Elementary?

The average student-teacher ratio in Westside Union Elementary is 25.8:1.

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

Cottonwood Elementary is the highest-rated school in Westside Union Elementary with a composite score of 7.8/10.

What are the test scores in Westside Union Elementary?

Across schools in Westside Union Elementary with test data, the average math proficiency is 32.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 45.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

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

Westside Union Elementary has an average school rating of 6.0/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.0/10
Math Proficiency
32.9%
ELA Proficiency
45.4%

Resources

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How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

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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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