Union Elementary
Union Elementary has 8 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 74.2/100 — 30.5 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Union Middle at 86/100, where 61.2% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $12,626 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 6.4%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | 74.0 | 6 | 53.6% | 6.0% |
| Middle | 74.8 | 2 | 51.1% | 7.8% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Union Elementary, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Union Elementary's middle schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 74.8.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -1.8pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 25.3 points — showing notable variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 6.4%, 11.7pp above the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 1.1%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Union Middle leads the district at 86 with 61.2% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Union Elementary
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Union Elementary spends $12,626 per student in current expenditures — $2,189 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 (6)
Union Elementary has 6 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 74.0 — 30.3 points above the state average of 43.8. 5 of 6 elementary schools score above 70.
Growth averages -1.8pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Alta Vista Elementary with a Scope Score of 83 and 60.1% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score | Exceeded | Met+ | Growth | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alta Vista Elementary Union Elementary High Ceiling | 83 | 60.1% | 80.5% | +5.5pp | 4.9% | 0.4% |
| 2 | Oster Elementary Union Elementary High Ceiling | 79 | 57.9% | 78.3% | +2.1pp | 6.6% | 1.2% |
| 3 | Carlton Elementary Union Elementary High Ceiling | 77 | 56.1% | 76.5% | -4.5pp | 2.8% | 1.0% |
| 4 | Guadalupe Elementary Union Elementary High Ceiling | 73 | 52.2% | 75.8% | +1.1pp | 4.1% | 0.3% |
| 5 | Noddin Elementary Union Elementary High Ceiling | 72 | 52.4% | 75.2% | -12.8pp | 5.0% | 0.8% |
| 6 | Lietz Elementary Union Elementary Building Momentum | 61 | 42.9% | 63.3% | -2.2pp | 12.5% | 1.7% |
Middle Schools (2)
Union Elementary has 2 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 74.8 — 34.4 points above the state average of 40.5. 1 of 2 middle schools score above 70.
Growth is essentially flat at -0.2pp.
The highest-scoring middle school is Union Middle with a Scope Score of 86 and 61.2% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score | Exceeded | Met+ | Growth | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Union Middle Union Elementary High Ceiling | 86 | 61.2% | 83.2% | +0.4pp | 6.1% | 1.4% |
| 2 | Dartmouth Middle Union Elementary Strong All-Around | 64 | 41.0% | 64.7% | -0.9pp | 9.6% | 1.8% |
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
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What Scope Scores can't tell you about 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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