Delano Union Elementary
Delano Union Elementary has 12 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 46.1/100 — 2.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is La Vina Middle at 53/100, where 23.3% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $16,076 per student (above the state average of $14,815). 1 school shows positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 5.8%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Developing 45.2/100 | 9 | 17.0% | 5.8% |
| Middle | Developing 48.6/100 | 3 | 17.8% | 5.7% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Delano Union Elementary, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Delano Union Elementary's middle schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 48.6.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -1.3pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 14.5 points — moderately consistent between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 5.8%, 12.4pp above the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 1.0%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: La Vina Middle leads the district at 53 with 23.3% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Delano Union Elementary
Hidden gems: 3 schools in Delano Union Elementary are classified as On the Rise (2) or Growth Engine — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Delano Union Elementary spends $16,076 per student in current expenditures — $1,262 above the state average of $14,815.
Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020
Teacher compensation
CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25
Elementary Schools (9)
Delano Union Elementary has 9 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 45.2 — 1.5 points near the state average of 43.8.
Growth averages -1.3pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Harvest Elementary with a Scope Score of 52 and 25.3% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harvest Elementary Delano Union Elementary Culture First | 25.3% | Solid 52/100 |
| 2 | Nueva Vista Language Academy Delano Union Elementary Culture First | 21.2% | Developing 50/100 |
| 3 | Morningside Delano Union Elementary Culture First | 21.8% | Developing 49/100 |
| 4 | Del Vista Math and Science Academy Delano Union Elementary On the Rise | 17.1% | Developing 48/100 |
| 5 | Fremont Elementary Delano Union Elementary Growth Engine | 10.2% | Developing 45/100 |
| 6 | Albany Park Elementary Delano Union Elementary On the Rise | 12.6% | Developing 43/100 |
| 7 | Pioneer Delano Union Elementary Culture First | 16.2% | Developing 42/100 |
| 8 | Princeton Street Elementary Delano Union Elementary Building Momentum | 13.8% | Developing 40/100 |
| 9 | Terrace Elementary Delano Union Elementary Culture First | 14.7% | Developing 38/100 |
Middle Schools (3)
Delano Union Elementary has 3 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 48.6 — 8.2 points above the state average of 40.5.
District-wide growth averages +0.5pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring middle school is La Vina Middle with a Scope Score of 53 and 23.3% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Vina Middle Delano Union Elementary Building Momentum | 23.3% | Solid 53/100 |
| 2 | Almond Tree Middle Delano Union Elementary Culture First | 19.4% | Developing 49/100 |
| 3 | Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy Delano Union Elementary Culture First | 10.7% | Developing 44/100 |
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 Delano Union Elementary
- 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
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