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Westside Union Elementary School District

41914 50th St. W.
Quartz Hill, CA 93536-2963
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Westside 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 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 9,138 students in Westside Union Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
51±¬ÁÏs in Westside Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
12 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
9,138 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
355 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
26:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Westside Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #910 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#899 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 50%)
28%
33%
44%
47%
26%
29%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
12%
% Hispanic
56%
56%
% Black
11%
5%
% White
23%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,771 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,117 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$135 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$111 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,771
$19,974
Spending / Student
$12,117
$18,396

Best Westside Union Elementary School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gregg Anderson Academy
(Math: 56% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5151 West Avenue N-8
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 206-3750
Grades: K-6
| 904 students
Rank: #22.
Cottonwood Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2740 West Ave. P-8
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 267-2825
Grades: K-6
| 615 students
Rank: #33.
Hillview Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
40525 Peonza Ln.
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 722-9993
Grades: 6-8
| 1,029 students
Rank: #44.
Rancho Vista Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
40641 Peonza Ln.
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 722-0148
Grades: K-6
| 907 students
Rank: #55.
Esperanza Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
40521 35th St. West
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 575-0420
Grades: K-6
| 990 students
Rank: #66.
Quartz Hill Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
41820 North 50th St. West
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 943-3236
Grades: K-6
| 875 students
Rank: #77.
Joe Walker Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5632 West Ave. L-8
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 943-3258
Grades: 6-8
| 818 students
Rank: #88.
Valley View Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3310 West Ave. L-8
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 943-2451
Grades: K-6
| 682 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Leona Valley Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9063 West Leona Ave.
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 948-9010
Grades: K-6
| 95 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Sundown Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6151 West Ave. J-8
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 722-3026
Grades: K-6
| 889 students
Rank: #1111.
Del Sur Senior Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9023 West Ave. H
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 942-0488
Grades: K-8
| 758 students
Rank: #1212.
Anaverde Hills
(Math: 18% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2902 Greenbrier St.
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 575-9923
Grades: K-8
| 576 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Westside Union Elementary School District?
Westside Union Elementary School District manages 12 public schools serving 9,138 students.
What is the rank of Westside Union Elementary School District?
Westside Union Elementary School District is ranked #910 out of 1,925 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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 Westside Union Elementary School District?
56% of Westside Union Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Westside Union Elementary School District?
Westside Union Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Westside Union Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,117 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 12 schools
  • Grades: KG-08
  • Enrollment: 9,138 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : Top 50% in CA
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 26% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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