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Elementary Schools in Union City, California: Union City schools average 8.0 points above the state — but the range is 25.6 points wide.

Above Average2024–25 data7 schools · avg 51.2/100

Union City, California has 7 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 51.2/100 — 8.0 points above the state average of 43.2. The highest-scoring school is Delaine Eastin Elementary at 64/100, where 43.7% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Union City schools average 27.6% exceeded standard (state: 21.3%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 16.0% (near the state average of 17.9%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
51.2
State avg: 43.2
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
25.6
38.0 – 63.5
Avg Exceeded %
27.6%
State avg: 21.3%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
16.0%
State avg: 17.9%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
7
With Scope Scores
LevelSchoolsAvg ScoreExceededvs State
Elementary7Solid
51.2/100
27.6%+8.0
High1Solid
56.0/100
23.9%+12.2
Middle3Developing
41.2/100
17.0%+0.8

How Union City schools compare

Union City has 7 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 51.2/100 — 8.0 points above the state average of 43.2 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

The top-ranked school is Delaine Eastin Elementary with a Scope Score of 64 and 43.7% of students exceeding standard.

These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Union City schools average 27.6% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.

Chronic absenteeism in Union City averages 16.0% — near the state average of 17.9%.

How we score · Exceeded 40% · Met+Exceeded 22% · Growth 15% · Absenteeism 10% · Suspension 5% · ELPAC 5% · Baseline 3%

School archetypes in Union City

2 Strong All-Around1 Culture First5 Building Momentum

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

For the data nerds

Every school in Union City

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Delaine Eastin Elementary
New Haven Unified Strong All-Around
43.7%Solid
64/100
2Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay
Alameda County Office of Education Strong All-Around
32.0%Solid
59/100
3Tom Kitayama Elementary
New Haven Unified Building Momentum
36.0%Solid
56/100
4James Logan High
New Haven Unified Building Momentum
23.9%Solid
56/100
5Pioneer Elementary
New Haven Unified Culture First
30.3%Solid
52/100
6Itliong-Vera Cruz
New Haven Unified Building Momentum
22.8%Developing
48/100
7Alvarado Elementary
New Haven Unified Building Momentum
19.6%Developing
45/100
8Guy Jr. Emanuele Elementary
New Haven Unified Building Momentum
21.1%Developing
45/100
9Decoto School for Independent Study
New Haven Unified Building Momentum
17.9%Developing
44/100
10Searles Elementary
New Haven Unified Building Momentum
10.2%Developing
38/100
11Cesar Chavez Middle
New Haven Unified Building Momentum
10.4%Developing
32/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 11 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools

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

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Union City good?
Union City's 7 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 51.2/100, which is 8.0 points above the state average. 27.6% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.3%). The Scope Score weights seven dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), ELPAC proficiency (5%), suspension rate (5%), and baseline proficiency (3%). 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 64/100 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 51.2/100 — 8.0 points above the state average of 43.2. The exceeded rate averages 27.6% vs. 21.3% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 16.0% vs. 17.9% statewide.
How many schools are in Union City?
Union City has 7 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 seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline 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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