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Bellevue Union

Below Average2024–25 data4 schools · avg 27.1/100

Bellevue Union has 4 ranked schools across elementary levels with an average Scope Score of 27.1/100 — 16.6 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Bellevue Elementary at 35/100, where 7.3% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $15,995 per student (above the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 19.3%, near the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
27.1
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
13.8
20.8 – 34.6
Avg Exceeded %
5.8%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
19.3%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
4
With Scope Scores

District Analysis

Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -5.2pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.

Consistency: Score range of 13.8 points — moderately consistent between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 19.3%, 1.2pp near the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 1.1%, near the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: Bellevue Elementary leads the district at 35 with 7.3% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

Student demographics

Hispanic
84.9%
White
7.3%
Asian
3.0%
Black
1.5%
Other
3.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
77%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Bellevue Union spends $15,995 per student in current expenditures — $1,181 above the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$15,995
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
1,544
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 15%
$13,909 → $15,995
Spending Efficiency
1.70
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 52%Support 45%Other 3%
NCES F-33 Finance · District-level data — not school-specific

Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020

Teacher compensation

Salary Range
$65,947–$128,104
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
79
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

Elementary Schools (4)

Bellevue Union has 4 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 27.1 — 16.6 points below the state average of 43.8.

Growth averages -5.2pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Bellevue Elementary with a Scope Score of 35 and 7.3% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Bellevue Elementary
Bellevue Union Building Momentum
7.3%Developing
35/100
2Meadow View Elementary
Bellevue Union Building Momentum
7.7%Needs Support
28/100
3Kawana Springs Elementary
Bellevue Union Building Momentum
1.5%Needs Support
25/100
4Taylor Mountain Elementary
Bellevue Union Building Momentum
6.7%Needs Support
21/100

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.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Bellevue Union

  • 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 resources are distributed across schools within the district

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Bellevue Union a good school district?
Bellevue Union has 4 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 27.1/100, which is 16.6 points below the California state average of 43.8. 5.8% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across six dimensions. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in Bellevue Union?
The highest-scoring school in Bellevue Union is Bellevue Elementary with a Scope Score of 35/100 and 7.3% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Bellevue Union spend per student?
Bellevue Union spends $15,995 per student in current expenditures. The state average is $14,815. Spending data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data Fiscal Survey (F-33). Higher spending does not automatically mean better outcomes — the Scope Score measures what happens in the classroom regardless of budget.
What is the teacher salary range in Bellevue Union?
Teacher salaries in Bellevue Union range from $65,947–$128,104 based on the district's salary schedule (CDE Form J-90). The California statewide median teacher salary is approximately $98,000.
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-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Full methodology and weights.