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Delano Union Elementary: Delano Union Elementary averages 47.6/100 — 2.8 points above the state average.

Near Average2024–25 data12 schools · avg 47.6/100

Delano Union Elementary has 12 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 47.6/100 — 2.8 points above the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Del Vista Math and Science Academy at 52/100, where 17.1% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $16,076 per student (above the state average of $14,815). 2 schools show positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 5.7%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
47.6
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
15.9
36.0 – 51.9
Avg Exceeded %
17.2%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
5.7%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
12
With Scope Scores
Charter Schools
3
of 12 ranked
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementaryDeveloping
46.7/100
917.0%5.8%
MiddleSolid
50.3/100
317.8%5.7%

Delano Union Elementary's middle schools average 50.3/100 — 7.6 points above the state average.

K–12 pipeline

The typical school path in Delano Union Elementary, top-scoring shown first.

Elementary
46.7
avg score · 9 schools
+6 more elementary schools
Middle
50.3
avg score · 3 schools

District Analysis

Delano Union Elementary has 12 ranked schools with an average Scope Score of 47.6/100 — 2.8 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

Strongest level: Delano Union Elementary's middle schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 50.3.

District-wide elementary growth averages -1.3pp (state avg: -2.9pp) — a declining trend worth examining school by school.

Score range of 15.9 points — moderately consistent between schools.

District chronic absenteeism averages 5.7%, 12.2pp below the state average of 17.9%.

District suspension rate averages 0.9%, near the state average of 1.6%.

Del Vista Math and Science Academy leads the district at 52 with 17.1% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Delano Union Elementary

7 Culture First2 Growth Engine1 On the Rise2 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 3 schools in Delano Union Elementary are classified as Growth Engine (2) or 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
86.5%
White
1.3%
Asian
1.1%
Black
0.5%
Other
10.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
86%
Economic need indicator · district avg

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.

Per-Pupil Spending
$16,076
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
6,392
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 29.1%
$12,457 → $16,076
Spending Efficiency
2.96
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 63%Support 32%Other 5%
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
$62,504–$122,270
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
334
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

For the data nerds

Every school in Delano Union Elementary

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Elementary Schools (9)

Delano Union Elementary has 9 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 46.7 — within 1.9 points of the state average of 44.8.

Growth averages -1.3pp district-wide — a declining trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Del Vista Math and Science Academy with a Scope Score of 52 and 17.1% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Del Vista Math and Science Academy
Delano Union Elementary On the Rise
17.1%Solid
52/100
2Harvest Elementary
Delano Union Elementary Culture First
25.3%Solid
51/100
3Fremont Elementary
Delano Union Elementary Growth Engine
10.2%Solid
51/100
4Nueva Vista Language Academy
Delano Union Elementary Culture First
21.2%Solid
50/100
5Albany Park Elementary
Delano Union Elementary Growth Engine
12.6%Developing
49/100
6Morningside
Delano Union Elementary Culture First
21.8%Developing
49/100
7Pioneer
Delano Union Elementary Culture First
16.2%Developing
42/100
8Princeton Street Elementary
Delano Union Elementary Building Momentum
13.8%Developing
40/100
9Terrace Elementary
Delano Union Elementary Culture First
14.7%Developing
36/100

Middle Schools (3)

Delano Union Elementary has 3 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 50.3 — 7.6 points above the state average of 42.6.

Grade-to-grade growth averages +0.5pp — schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.

The highest-scoring middle school is La Vina Middle with a Scope Score of 51 and 23.3% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1La Vina Middle
Delano Union Elementary Building Momentum
23.3%Solid
51/100
2Almond Tree Middle
Delano Union Elementary Culture First
19.4%Solid
51/100
3Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy
Delano Union Elementary Culture First
10.7%Developing
48/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 12 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools

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

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how resources are distributed across schools within the district. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Is Delano Union Elementary a good school district?
Delano Union Elementary has 12 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 47.6/100, which is 2.8 points above the state average. 17.2% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across seven dimensions. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in Delano Union Elementary?
The highest-scoring school in Delano Union Elementary is Del Vista Math and Science Academy with a Scope Score of 52/100 and 17.1% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Delano Union Elementary spend per student?
Delano Union Elementary spends $16,076 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 Delano Union Elementary?
Teacher salaries in Delano Union Elementary range from $62,504–$122,270 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 seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline proficiency. Full methodology and weights.