Westside Union Elementary School
Tel:
(209)827-9390
- Westside Union Elementary School serves 765 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 41% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 45% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- Westside Union Elementary School's student population of 765 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 765 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Westside Union Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 28:1 has decreased from 29:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Westside Union Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #4525 out of 9,595 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 38% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 48% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 28:1 | 23:1 |
 | ||
| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 79% | 54% |
| Black | 3% | 6% |
| White | 14% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.36 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 63% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Los Banos Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Westside Union Elementary School is San Luis High (Continuation School) (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Green Valley Charter (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Los Banos Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Los Banos Los Banos Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 959 students
0.1 miles
1260 Seventh St.
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209)826-4981 0.1 K-6 959 - Los Banos Green Valley Charter Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 204 students
0.6 miles
1149 E. B St.
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209)675-7699 0.6 K-8 204 - Los Banos Henry Miller Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 930 students
0.6 miles
545 W. L St.
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209)826-3816 0.6 K-6 930 - Los Banos Mercey Springs Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 420 students
0.6 miles
1900 S. Mercey Springs Rd
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209)827-0302 0.6 K-6 420 - Los Banos San Luis High (Continuation School) Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 98 students
0.7 miles
125 Seventh St.
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209)826-8410 0.7 9-12 98
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