Westside Union Elementary
Westside Union Elementary has 12 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 38.2/100 — 5.5 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Gregg Anderson Academy at 60/100, where 37.5% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $11,235 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 22.2%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | 38.8 | 10 | 18.2% | 22.4% |
| Middle | 35.6 | 2 | 25.1% | 21.5% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Westside Union Elementary, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Westside Union Elementary's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 38.8.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -2.0pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 35.0 points — showing significant variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 22.2%, 4.1pp below the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 4.4%, below the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Gregg Anderson Academy leads the district at 60 with 37.5% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Westside Union Elementary
Hidden gems: 3 schools in Westside Union Elementary are classified as On the Rise (3) — 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
Westside Union Elementary spends $11,235 per student in current expenditures — $3,580 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)
Westside Union Elementary has 10 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 38.8 — 5.0 points below the state average of 43.8.
Growth averages -2.0pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Gregg Anderson Academy with a Scope Score of 60 and 37.5% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score | Exceeded | Met+ | Growth | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gregg Anderson Academy Westside Union Elementary Solid Base | 60 | 37.5% | 69.6% | -14.0pp | 11.5% | 0.5% |
| 2 | Cottonwood Elementary Westside Union Elementary Building Momentum | 52 | 29.4% | 61.8% | -25.7pp | 17.8% | 3.1% |
| 3 | Leona Valley Elementary Westside Union Elementary Building Momentum | 45 | 20.7% | 53.7% | — | 23.4% | 1.4% |
| 4 | Anaverde Hills Westside Union Elementary On the Rise | 40 | 14.6% | 36.5% | +16.3pp | 21.5% | 3.2% |
| 5 | Quartz Hill Elementary Westside Union Elementary On the Rise | 37 | 17.8% | 40.7% | +8.1pp | 25.5% | 6.1% |
| 6 | Rancho Vista Elementary Westside Union Elementary Building Momentum | 36 | 16.5% | 38.4% | +1.6pp | 26.7% | 4.5% |
| 7 | Esperanza Elementary Westside Union Elementary Building Momentum | 33 | 14.3% | 32.4% | -2.9pp | 25.4% | 3.8% |
| 8 | Valley View Elementary Westside Union Elementary Building Momentum | 30 | 13.0% | 32.5% | -9.0pp | 25.0% | 3.9% |
| 9 | Sundown Elementary Westside Union Elementary Building Momentum | 29 | 10.4% | 29.7% | +1.4pp | 23.4% | 3.1% |
| 10 | Del Sur Senior Elementary Westside Union Elementary On the Rise | 25 | 7.4% | 29.0% | +6.0pp | 23.7% | 5.1% |
Middle Schools (2)
Westside Union Elementary has 2 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 35.6 — 4.9 points below the state average of 40.5.
Growth averages -50.5pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring middle school is Hillview Middle with a Scope Score of 39 and 27.6% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score | Exceeded | Met+ | Growth | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hillview Middle Westside Union Elementary Building Momentum | 39 | 27.6% | 54.6% | -45.1pp | 18.6% | 7.6% |
| 2 | Joe Walker Middle Westside Union Elementary Building Momentum | 32 | 22.6% | 49.5% | -55.9pp | 24.4% | 10.2% |
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 Westside 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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