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Wasco 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 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,472 students in Wasco 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 Wasco Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% 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
6 Schools
10,357 Schools
# Students
3,472 Students
5,825,514 Students
# Teachers
161 Teachers
267,966 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Wasco Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #1422 of all 1,908 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#1406 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
96%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
2%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,911 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,979. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,987 is less than the state median of $18,400. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$66 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$56 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,911
$19,979
Spending / Student
$15,987
$18,400
Best Wasco Union Elementary School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John L. Prueitt Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3501 Seventh St.
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-7180
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-7180
Gr: K-5 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
James A. Forrest Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 North Griffith Ave.
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-7490
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-7490
Gr: K-5 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Palm Avenue Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1017 Palm Ave.
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-7130
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-7130
Gr: 6-8 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Teresa Burke Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Filburn St.
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-7480
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-7480
Gr: K-5 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
305 Griffith Ave.
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-7140
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-7140
Gr: 6-8 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Karl F. Clemens Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
523 Broadway Ave.
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-7120
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-7120
Gr: K-5 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wasco Union Elementary School District?
Wasco Union Elementary School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,472 students.
What is the rank of Wasco Union Elementary School District?
Wasco Union Elementary School District is ranked #1422 out of 1,908 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 Wasco Union Elementary School District?
96% of Wasco Union Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wasco Union Elementary School District?
Wasco Union Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Wasco Union Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,987 is less than the state median of $18,400. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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