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Elementary Schools in Union City, California

Above Average2024–25 data9 schools · avg 49.4/100

Union City, California has 9 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 49.4/100 — 5.7 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Delaine Eastin Elementary at 65/100, where 43.7% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Union City schools average 24.2% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 18.5% (near the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
49.4
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
32.6
32.9 – 65.5
Avg Exceeded %
24.2%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
18.5%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
9
With Scope Scores

How Union City schools compare

Union City's 9 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 49.4 — 5.7 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 32.9 to 65.5, a 32.6-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Delaine Eastin Elementary with a Scope Score of 65 and 43.7% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling schools: Union City schools average 24.2% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just getting students to proficiency, they're pushing them further.

Chronic absenteeism in Union City averages 18.5%, which is near the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Scope Score weights exceeded (40%), met (22%), growth (15%), absenteeism (10%), suspension (5%), ELPAC (5%), baseline (3%)

School archetypes in Union City

1 Strong All-Around1 Culture First7 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Schools in Union City ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Delaine Eastin Elementary
New Haven Unified Strong All-Around
43.7%Solid
65/100
2James Logan High
New Haven Unified Building Momentum
23.9%Solid
62/100
3Tom Kitayama Elementary
New Haven Unified Building Momentum
36.0%Solid
57/100
4Pioneer Elementary
New Haven Unified Culture First
30.3%Solid
52/100
5Itliong-Vera Cruz
New Haven Unified Building Momentum
22.8%Developing
47/100
6Guy Jr. Emanuele Elementary
New Haven Unified Building Momentum
21.1%Developing
46/100
7Alvarado Elementary
New Haven Unified Building Momentum
19.6%Developing
44/100
8Searles Elementary
New Haven Unified Building Momentum
10.2%Developing
38/100
9Cesar Chavez Middle
New Haven Unified Building Momentum
10.4%Developing
33/100

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

Private Schools in Union City

Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.

Mission Hills Middle School
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-8 · 401 students
17:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Union City

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Union City good?
Union City's 9 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 49.4/100, which is 5.7 points above the California state average of 43.8. 24.2% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Union City?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Union City is Delaine Eastin Elementary with a Scope Score of 65/100 and 43.7% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Union City schools compare to the state average?
Union City elementary schools average a Scope Score of 49.4 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (5.7 points above). The exceeded rate averages 24.2% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 18.5% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 32.9 to 65.5, a 32.6-point spread.
How many schools are in Union City?
Union City has 9 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.

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