For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,231 students in Salida Union Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Salida Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
6 Schools
10,375 Schools
# Students
2,231 Students
5,876,295 Students
# Teachers
106 Teachers
267,757 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Salida Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #824 of all 1,167 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Overall District Rank
#797 out of 1200 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
49%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.63
# American Indian Students
3 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
127 Students
696,628 Students
% Asian Students
6%
12%
# Hispanic Students
1,535 Students
3,281,568 Students
% Hispanic Students
69%
56%
# Black Students
46 Students
296,694 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
367 Students
1,235,074 Students
% White Students
16%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
24 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
129 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
262
469,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
216
408,174
# Students in 2nd Grade:
243
421,021
# Students in 3rd Grade:
242
426,338
# Students in 4th Grade:
227
432,663
# Students in 5th Grade:
252
440,560
# Students in 6th Grade:
264
440,507
# Students in 7th Grade:
245
434,863
# Students in 8th Grade:
280
455,685
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
484,040
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
494,745
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
478,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
489,789
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,584 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,806. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,343 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$39 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$37 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,584
$19,806
Spending / Student
$16,343
$18,241
Best Salida Union Elementary School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dena Boer
(Math: 39% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4801 Gold Valley Rd.
Salida, CA 95368
(209) 543-8163
Salida, CA 95368
(209) 543-8163
Grades: K-5
| 461 students
Rank: #22.
Sisk Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5337 Sugar Creek Ln.
Salida, CA 95368
(209) 545-1671
Salida, CA 95368
(209) 545-1671
Grades: K-5
| 293 students
Rank: #33.
Independence Charter
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3920 Blue Bird Dr.
Modesto, CA 95356
(209) 545-4415
Modesto, CA 95356
(209) 545-4415
Grades: K-8
| 30 students
Rank: #44.
Mildred Perkins Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3920 Blue Bird Dr.
Modesto, CA 95356
(209) 545-4415
Modesto, CA 95356
(209) 545-4415
Grades: K-5
| 370 students
Rank: #55.
Salida Middle School - Vella Campus
(Math: 19% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5041 Toomes Rd.
Salida, CA 95368
(209) 545-1633
Salida, CA 95368
(209) 545-1633
Grades: 6-8
| 789 students
Rank: #66.
Salida Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4519 Finney Rd.
Salida, CA 95368
(209) 545-9394
Salida, CA 95368
(209) 545-9394
Grades: K-5
| 288 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Salida Union Elementary School District?
Salida Union Elementary School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,231 students.
What is the rank of Salida Union Elementary School District?
Salida Union Elementary School District is ranked #824 out of 1,167 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Salida Union Elementary School District?
69% of Salida Union Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Salida Union Elementary School District?
Salida Union Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Salida Union Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,343 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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