Serving 573 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Westside Union Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 573 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Westside Union Elementary serves the northeast part of Los Banos, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 7.6 square miles. Families living within this zone can typically reach the school in 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge located about 4.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Westside Union Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Westside Union Elementary School's student population of 573 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
573 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Westside Union Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westside Union Elementary School is 0.29, which is less 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
#3008 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
84%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
10%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-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 Westside Union Elementary School's ranking?
Westside Union Elementary School is ranked #3008 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Westside Union Elementary School often compared to?
Westside Union Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Charleston Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Westside Union Elementary School?
573 students attend Westside Union Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Westside Union Elementary School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Westside Union Elementary School?
Westside Union Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Westside Union Elementary School offer ?
Westside Union Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Westside Union Elementary School part of?
Westside Union Elementary School is part of Los Banos Unified School District.
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