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Delano Union Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 6,185 students in Delano Union Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Delano Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
12 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
6,185 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
312 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Delano Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #989 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#968 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
29%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)13.7%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
9%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hispanic
88%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
1%
5%
Showing 2000–2022. View full 35-year historical data
% White
1%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,403 is higher than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,417 is higher than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$182 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$151 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$29,403
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$24,417
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Delano Union Elementary School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
La Vina Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1331 Browning Rd.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-3601
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-3601
Gr: 6-8 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Morningside
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2100 Summer Dr.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 720-2700
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 720-2700
Gr: K-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Almond Tree Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 West 15th Ave.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-3641
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-3641
Gr: 6-8 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Harvest Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1320 Vassar Ave.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 720-2725
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 720-2725
Gr: K-5 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Nueva Vista Language Academy
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
120 Garces Hwy.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-5070
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-5070
Gr: K-5 | 684 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1999 Norwalk St.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-5060
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-5060
Gr: K-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Del Vista Math And Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
710 Quincy St.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-5040
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-5040
Gr: K-5 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Pioneer
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Hiett Ave.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 474-4911
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 474-4911
Gr: K-8 | 1,043 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Albany Park Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
235 West 20th Ave.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-5020
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-5020
Gr: K-5 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Princeton Street Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1959 Princeton St.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-5080
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-5080
Gr: K-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Cecil Avenue Math And Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1430 Cecil Ave.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-5030
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-5030
Gr: 6-8 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Fremont Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1318 Clinton St.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-5050
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-5050
Gr: K-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Delano Union Elementary School District?
Delano Union Elementary School District manages 12 public schools serving 6,185 students.
What is the rank of Delano Union Elementary School District?
Delano Union Elementary School District is ranked #989 out of 1,903 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Delano Union Elementary School District?
88% of Delano Union Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Delano Union Elementary School District?
Delano Union Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Delano Union Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,417 is higher than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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