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Eastside Union Elementary

Below Average2024–25 data4 schools · avg 23.2/100

Eastside Union Elementary has 4 ranked schools across elementary levels with an average Scope Score of 23.2/100 — 20.6 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Eastside Elementary at 29/100, where 7.7% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $15,340 per student (above the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 35.9%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
23.2
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
14.1
15.0 – 29.1
Avg Exceeded %
5.9%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
35.9%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
4
With Scope Scores

District Analysis

Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -1.5pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.

Consistency: Score range of 14.1 points — moderately consistent between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 35.9%, 17.8pp below the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 7.5%, below the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: Eastside Elementary leads the district at 29 with 7.7% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Eastside Union Elementary

1 On the Rise3 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in Eastside Union Elementary is classified as On the Rise — 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

Hispanic
59.2%
White
3.6%
Asian
0.3%
Black
29.1%
Other
7.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
90%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Eastside Union Elementary spends $15,340 per student in current expenditures — $526 above the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$15,340
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
3,167
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 32.3%
$11,593 → $15,340
Spending Efficiency
1.51
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 65%Support 29%Other 6%
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
$60,000–$124,243
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
135
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

Elementary Schools (4)

Eastside Union Elementary has 4 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 23.2 — 20.6 points below the state average of 43.8.

Growth averages -1.5pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Eastside Elementary with a Scope Score of 29 and 7.7% exceeding standard.

#SchoolScoreExceededMet+GrowthAbsentSusp.
1Eastside Elementary
Eastside Union Elementary Building Momentum
297.7%25.1%+0.8pp33.7%6.7%
2Tierra Bonita Elementary
Eastside Union Elementary On the Rise
276.0%21.6%+5.4pp29.4%4.9%
3Columbia Elementary
Eastside Union Elementary Building Momentum
225.2%20.0%-4.3pp39.2%10.6%
4Enterprise Elementary
Eastside Union Elementary Building Momentum
154.6%17.3%-7.7pp41.4%8.0%

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 Eastside 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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Eastside Union Elementary a good school district?
Eastside Union Elementary has 4 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 23.2/100, which is 20.6 points below the California state average of 43.8. 5.9% 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 Eastside Union Elementary?
The highest-scoring school in Eastside Union Elementary is Eastside Elementary with a Scope Score of 29/100 and 7.7% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Eastside Union Elementary spend per student?
Eastside Union Elementary spends $15,340 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 Eastside Union Elementary?
Teacher salaries in Eastside Union Elementary range from $60,000–$124,243 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.