Serving 66 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Peninsula Union ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 66 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Peninsula Union Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire district in Samoa, CA, covering an area of approximately 4 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 4.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Peninsula Union ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Peninsula Union's student population of 66 students has grown by 100% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
66 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Peninsula Union ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Peninsula Union is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8680 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
8%
1%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
23%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
5%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
48%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
18%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)98.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
6%
Showing 2010–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Peninsula Union's ranking?
Peninsula Union is ranked #8680 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Peninsula Union?
66 students attend Peninsula Union.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Peninsula Union students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Peninsula Union?
Peninsula Union has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Peninsula Union offer ?
Peninsula Union offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Peninsula Union part of?
Peninsula Union is part of Peninsula Union School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
I graduated from this school years ago. i have many fond memories of the school however there was one teacher who was a bully and picked on students who were having difficulty with assignments or who came from a low income background. she also did the work for several students herself. mrs. stewart if you read this i hope you have grown as a person over the years and i just want to let you know that i am a happy successful person. i hope you treat your other students better than you treated me. and i hope you have resolved all of the issues that would cause you to be so disrespectful to a child. you are a teacher. you have the power to influence a childs education. if a child has a bad experience with you that may make them hate school and maybe even drop out. i will never forget the way you treated me but you didnt win. i did. i wish you peace love and happiness and hope that you are a better person now than you were then. what kind of adult picks on a child anyway.....pretty pathetic dont you think?
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