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Westside Union Elementary: Westside Union Elementary schools score 5.8 points below the state average. The trajectory from grade 3 to 5 falls 2.0 points.

Below Average2024–25 data12 schools · avg 39.0/100

Westside Union Elementary has 12 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 39.0/100 — 5.8 points below the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Gregg Anderson Academy at 56/100, where 37.5% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $11,235 per student (below the state average of $14,815). 1 school shows positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 22.2%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
39.0
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
32.9
23.4 – 56.3
Avg Exceeded %
19.3%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
22.2%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
12
With Scope Scores
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementaryDeveloping
40.6/100
1018.2%22.4%
MiddleDeveloping
30.9/100
225.1%21.5%

Westside Union Elementary's elementary schools average 40.6/100 — 4.2 points below the state average with a −2.0pp declining trajectory.

K–12 pipeline

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

Elementary
40.6
avg score · 10 schools
Leona Valley Elementary
Developing
47/100
+7 more elementary schools
Middle
30.9
avg score · 2 schools
Hillview Middle
Developing
34/100
Joe Walker Middle
Needs Support
28/100

District Analysis

Westside Union Elementary has 12 ranked schools with an average Scope Score of 39.0/100 — 5.8 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

Strongest level: Westside Union Elementary's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 40.6.

District-wide elementary growth averages -2.0pp (state avg: -2.9pp) — a declining trend worth examining school by school.

Score range of 32.9 points — showing significant variation between schools.

District chronic absenteeism averages 22.2%, 4.3pp above the state average of 17.9%.

District suspension rate averages 4.4%, above the state average of 1.6%.

Gregg Anderson Academy leads the district at 56 with 37.5% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Westside Union Elementary

2 On the Rise1 Solid Base1 Growth Engine8 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 3 schools in Westside Union Elementary are classified as On the Rise (2) or Growth Engine — 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
56.7%
White
21.8%
Asian
2.5%
Black
10.6%
Other
8.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
55%
Economic need indicator · district avg

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.

Per-Pupil Spending
$11,235
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
9,172
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 19.4%
$9,407 → $11,235
Spending Efficiency
3.47
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 65%Support 33%Other 2%
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
$64,194–$132,656
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
403
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

For the data nerds

Every school in Westside Union Elementary

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Elementary Schools (10)

Westside Union Elementary has 10 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 40.6 — 4.2 points below the state average of 44.8.

Growth averages -2.0pp district-wide — a declining trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Gregg Anderson Academy with a Scope Score of 56 and 37.5% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Gregg Anderson Academy
Westside Union Elementary Solid Base
37.5%Solid
56/100
2Cottonwood Elementary
Westside Union Elementary Building Momentum
29.4%Solid
55/100
3Leona Valley Elementary
Westside Union Elementary Building Momentum
20.7%Developing
47/100
4Anaverde Hills
Westside Union Elementary Growth Engine
14.6%Developing
45/100
5Quartz Hill Elementary
Westside Union Elementary On the Rise
17.8%Developing
41/100
6Rancho Vista Elementary
Westside Union Elementary Building Momentum
16.5%Developing
39/100
7Esperanza Elementary
Westside Union Elementary Building Momentum
14.3%Developing
36/100
8Sundown Elementary
Westside Union Elementary Building Momentum
10.4%Developing
32/100
9Valley View Elementary
Westside Union Elementary Building Momentum
13.0%Developing
32/100
10Del Sur Senior Elementary
Westside Union Elementary On the Rise
7.4%Needs Support
23/100

Middle Schools (2)

Westside Union Elementary has 2 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 30.9 — 11.7 points below the state average of 42.6.

Growth averages -50.5pp district-wide — a declining trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring middle school is Hillview Middle with a Scope Score of 34 and 27.6% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Hillview Middle
Westside Union Elementary Building Momentum
27.6%Developing
34/100
2Joe Walker Middle
Westside Union Elementary Building Momentum
22.6%Needs Support
28/100
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 Westside 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 Westside Union Elementary a good school district?
Westside Union Elementary has 12 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 39.0/100, which is 5.8 points below the state average. 19.3% 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 Westside Union Elementary?
The highest-scoring school in Westside Union Elementary is Gregg Anderson Academy with a Scope Score of 56/100 and 37.5% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Westside Union Elementary spend per student?
Westside Union Elementary spends $11,235 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 Westside Union Elementary?
Teacher salaries in Westside Union Elementary range from $64,194–$132,656 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.