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Eastern Sierra Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 348 students in Eastern Sierra Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Eastern Sierra Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
6 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
348 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
30 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Eastern Sierra Unified School District, which is ranked #558 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#526 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
87%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)31.5%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
7%
1%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
12%
Showing 2008–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
39%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
5%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% White
51%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $44,917 is higher than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $40,080 is higher than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$14 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$44,917
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$40,080
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Eastern Sierra Unified School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Coleville High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
111591 Highway 395
Coleville, CA 96107
(530) 495-2231
Coleville, CA 96107
(530) 495-2231
Gr: 9-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Lee Vining High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
51710 Highway 395
Lee Vining, CA 93541
(760) 647-6366
Lee Vining, CA 93541
(760) 647-6366
Gr: 9-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Edna Beaman Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
25541 Highway 6
Benton, CA 93512
(760) 933-2397
Benton, CA 93512
(760) 933-2397
Gr: K-5 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #44.
Lee Vining Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
132 Lee Vining Ave.
Lee Vining, CA 93541
(760) 647-6460
Lee Vining, CA 93541
(760) 647-6460
Gr: K-8 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #55.
Antelope Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
111527 Highway 395
Coleville, CA 96107
(530) 495-2231
Coleville, CA 96107
(530) 495-2231
Gr: K-8 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #66.
Bridgeport Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
209 Kingsley St.
Bridgeport, CA 93517
(760) 932-7441
Bridgeport, CA 93517
(760) 932-7441
Gr: K-8 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Eastern Sierra Unified School District?
Eastern Sierra Unified School District manages 6 public schools serving 348 students.
What is the rank of Eastern Sierra Unified School District?
Eastern Sierra Unified School District is ranked #558 out of 1,903 school districts in California (top 30%) 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Eastern Sierra Unified School District?
51% of Eastern Sierra Unified School District students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Eastern Sierra Unified School District?
Eastern Sierra Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Eastern Sierra Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $40,080 is higher than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
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