Westside Union Elementary School
Tel:
(209) 827-9390
Westside Union Elementary School serves 701 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Westside Union Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Westside Union Elementary School's student population of 701 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 701 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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School Comparison
Westside Union Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Westside Union Elementary School is 0.42, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #4661 out of 9602 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 27:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 74% | 54% |
| Black | 4% | 5% |
| White | 18% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.42 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 68% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Los Banos Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 Crossroads Alternative Education Center (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Los Banos Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Los Banos Los Banos Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 861 students
0.1 miles
1260 Seventh St.
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-4981 0.1 K-6 861 - Los Banos Henry Miller Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 929 students
0.6 miles
545 W. L St.
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-3816 0.6 K-6 929 - Los Banos Mercey Springs Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 783 students
0.6 miles
1900 S. Mercey Springs Rd
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 827-0302 0.6 K-6 783 - Los Banos San Luis High (Continuation School) Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 96 students
0.7 miles
125 Seventh St.
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-8410 0.7 9-12 96 - Los Banos Los Banos Special Education Preschool
0.8 miles
965 E. B St.
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-2241 0.8 n/a n/a
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