Sylvan Union Elementary
Sylvan Union Elementary has 13 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 38.7/100 — 5.1 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Elizabeth Ustach Middle at 49/100, where 22.3% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $12,937 per student (below the state average of $14,815). 2 schools show positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 15.3%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Developing 38.3/100 | 10 | 14.9% | 14.6% |
| Middle | Developing 40.1/100 | 3 | 17.4% | 17.9% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Sylvan Union Elementary, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Sylvan Union Elementary's middle schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 40.1.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -3.2pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 18.7 points — moderately consistent between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 15.3%, 2.8pp above the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 4.0%, below the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Elizabeth Ustach Middle leads the district at 49 with 22.3% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Sylvan Union Elementary
Hidden gems: 5 schools in Sylvan Union Elementary are classified as On the Rise (3) or Growth Engine (2) — 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
Sylvan Union Elementary spends $12,937 per student in current expenditures — $1,877 below 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 (10)
Sylvan Union Elementary has 10 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 38.3 — 5.5 points below the state average of 43.8.
Growth averages -3.2pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Mary Ann Sanders Elementary with a Scope Score of 47 and 22.0% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mary Ann Sanders Elementary Sylvan Union Elementary Growth Engine | 22.0% | Developing 47/100 |
| 2 | Crossroads Elementary Sylvan Union Elementary On the Rise | 18.9% | Developing 47/100 |
| 3 | Freedom Elementary Sylvan Union Elementary Building Momentum | 17.8% | Developing 42/100 |
| 4 | Standiford Elementary Sylvan Union Elementary On the Rise | 26.3% | Developing 39/100 |
| 5 | Orchard Elementary Sylvan Union Elementary Building Momentum | 14.0% | Developing 39/100 |
| 6 | Stockard Coffee Elementary Sylvan Union Elementary Building Momentum | 14.3% | Developing 38/100 |
| 7 | Sylvan Elementary Sylvan Union Elementary Building Momentum | 7.1% | Developing 35/100 |
| 8 | Sherwood Elementary Sylvan Union Elementary Building Momentum | 12.4% | Developing 34/100 |
| 9 | Woodrow Elementary Sylvan Union Elementary Building Momentum | 10.6% | Developing 31/100 |
| 10 | Coleman F. Brown Elementary Sylvan Union Elementary Building Momentum | 5.8% | Developing 30/100 |
Middle Schools (3)
Sylvan Union Elementary has 3 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 40.1 — 0.4 points near the state average of 40.5.
District-wide growth averages +3.6pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring middle school is Elizabeth Ustach Middle with a Scope Score of 49 and 22.3% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elizabeth Ustach Middle Sylvan Union Elementary Growth Engine | 22.3% | Developing 49/100 |
| 2 | Daniel J. Savage Middle Sylvan Union Elementary Building Momentum | 17.6% | Developing 38/100 |
| 3 | Somerset Middle Sylvan Union Elementary On the Rise | 12.4% | 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.
What Scope Scores can't tell you about Sylvan 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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