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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 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 368 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 34%), 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
10,360 Schools
# Students
368 Students
5,825,797 Students
# Teachers
28 Teachers
267,978 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Eastern Sierra Unified School District, which is ranked #556 of all 1,908 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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.63
% American Indian
6%
1%
% Asian
n/a
12%
% Hispanic
40%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
51%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $36,405 is higher than the state median of $19,978. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $32,674 is higher than the state median of $18,399. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$36,405
$19,978
Spending / Student
$32,674
$18,399
Best Eastern Sierra Unified School District Public Schools (2025-26)
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 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
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 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
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 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
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 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 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 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
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 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Eastern Sierra Unified School District?
Eastern Sierra Unified School District manages 6 public schools serving 368 students.
What is the rank of Eastern Sierra Unified School District?
Eastern Sierra Unified School District is ranked #556 out of 1,908 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, 40% of students are Hispanic, 6% 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 13:1, 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 $32,674 is higher than the state median of $18,399. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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