Westside Union Elementary School District
- 41914 50TH ST WEST
- QUARTZ HILL, CA 93536
- (661) 722-0716
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | - | 71.2% |
| Dropout Rate | - | 5.0% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $6,911 | $9,292 |
| Students Per Teacher | 25.6 | 20.8 |
| Number of Schools | 12 | - |
| Number of Students | 8,833 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 346 | - |
District Test Scores
CST - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 2 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 52.0% | 53.0% | |
| 2009 | 50.0% | 53.0% | |
| 2008 | 45.0% | 48.0% | |
| CST Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 63.0% | 62.0% | |
| 2009 | 66.0% | 63.0% | |
| 2008 | 52.0% | 59.0% | |
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 44.0% | 43.0% | |
| 2009 | 45.0% | 44.0% | |
| 2008 | 38.0% | 38.0% | |
| CST Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 65.0% | 65.0% | |
| 2009 | 62.0% | 64.0% | |
| 2008 | 61.0% | 61.0% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 67.0% | 63.0% | |
| 2009 | 67.0% | 61.0% | |
| 2008 | 59.0% | 55.0% | |
| CST Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 71.0% | 68.0% | |
| 2009 | 69.0% | 66.0% | |
| 2008 | 64.0% | 61.0% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 67.0% | 58.0% | |
| 2009 | 58.0% | 54.0% | |
| 2008 | 55.0% | 48.0% | |
| CST Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 61.0% | 61.0% | |
| 2009 | 63.0% | 57.0% | |
| 2008 | 52.0% | 51.0% | |
| CST Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 65.0% | 56.0% | |
| 2009 | 58.0% | 49.0% | |
| 2008 | 55.0% | 46.0% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 65.0% | 55.0% | |
| 2009 | 63.0% | 52.0% | |
| 2008 | 51.0% | 47.0% | |
| CST Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 57.0% | 52.0% | |
| 2009 | 56.0% | 49.0% | |
| 2008 | 46.0% | 44.0% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 77.0% | 84.0% | |
| 2009 | 71.0% | 81.0% | |
| 2008 | 78.0% | 80.0% | |
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 66.0% | 55.0% | |
| 2009 | 61.0% | 54.0% | |
| 2008 | 54.0% | 49.0% | |
| CST Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 53.0% | 48.0% | |
| 2009 | 41.0% | 43.0% | |
| 2008 | 40.0% | 41.0% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 29.0% | 46.0% | |
| 2009 | 24.0% | 44.0% | |
| 2008 | 33.0% | 42.0% | |
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 66.0% | 54.0% | |
| 2009 | 54.0% | 48.0% | |
| 2008 | 52.0% | 45.0% | |
| CST Geometry Test | |||
| 2010 | 77.0% | 85.0% | |
| 2009 | 75.0% | 87.0% | |
| 2008 | 98.0% | 84.0% | |
| CST History - Social Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 58.0% | 47.0% | |
| 2009 | 50.0% | 42.0% | |
| 2008 | 47.0% | 36.0% | |
| CST Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 72.0% | 59.0% | |
| 2009 | 67.0% | 56.0% | |
| 2008 | 60.0% | 52.0% | |
| CST General Mathematics Test | |||
| 2008 | 28.0% | 31.0% | |
End of Course - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 35.0% | 31.0% | |
| 2009 | 31.0% | 28.0% | |
| 2008 | 39.0% | 25.0% | |
| CST Geometry Test | |||
| 2010 | 77.0% | 27.0% | |
| 2009 | 75.0% | 26.0% | |
| 2008 | 98.0% | 24.0% | |
| CST General Mathematics Test | |||
| 2008 | 28.0% | 27.0% | |
Source: CA Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 8,833 | 25.6 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | - |
| Kindergarten Students | 807 |
| 1st Grade Students | 924 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 902 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 919 |
| 4th Grade Students | 957 |
| 5th Grade Students | 921 |
| 6th Grade Students | 1,030 |
| 7th Grade Students | 1,152 |
| 8th Grade Students | 1,100 |
| 9th Grade Students | - |
| 10th Grade Students | - |
| 11th Grade Students | - |
| 12th Grade Students | - |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 52 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 528 |
| Hispanic | 2,970 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 1,227 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 3,761 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 4,468 |
| Female | 4,244 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 346 | 25.6 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 22 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 322 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | - | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 2 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 143 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | - |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 4 |
| Elementary | 4 |
| Secondary | - |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | - |
| Library Support Staff | - |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 182 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 6 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 22 |
| School Administrators | 16 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 30 |
| Student Support Services | 29 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 80 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $73,080,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $19,114,000 | 26.2% |
| Property Tax | $7,784,000 | 10.7% |
| Other School Systems | $4,760,000 | 6.5% |
| Cities and Counties | $165,000 | 0.2% |
| School Lunch | $839,000 | 1.1% |
| Rents and Royalties | $2,000 | 0.00% |
| Interest Earnings | $2,088,000 | 2.9% |
| Miscellaneous | $3,476,000 | 4.8% |
| Total State Revenues | $49,920,000 | 68.3% |
| General Formula Assistance | $42,838,000 | 58.6% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $748,000 | 1.0% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $575,000 | 0.8% |
| Gifted and Talented Programs | $82,000 | 0.1% |
| School Lunch Programs | $96,000 | 0.1% |
| Other Programs | $3,878,000 | 5.3% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Employee Benefits | $1,703,000 | 2.3% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $4,046,000 | 5.5% |
| Through State - Title I | $738,000 | 1.0% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $1,424,000 | 1.9% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $188,000 | 0.3% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $27,000 | 0.04% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $5,000 | 0.01% |
| Through State - Bilingual Education | $41,000 | 0.06% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $954,000 | 1.3% |
| Through State - Other | $669,000 | 0.9% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $62,992,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $42,499,000 | 67.5% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $18,927,000 | 30.0% |
| Student Support | $1,866,000 | 2.6% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $1,778,000 | 2.4% |
| General Administration Support | $678,000 | 0.9% |
| School Administration Support | $3,835,000 | 5.2% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $7,114,000 | 9.7% |
| Student Transportation Support | $240,000 | 0.3% |
| Other Support Services | $3,416,000 | 4.7% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $1,566,000 | 2.5% |
| Food Services | $1,566,000 | 2.1% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | - | |
| Total Diploma Count | - | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | - | - |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Westside Union Elementary School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 12
- Students: 8,833
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 346
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School Reviews (Sort by) |
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| ANAVERDE HILLS SCHOOL | ||||
2740 West Ave P8
Palmdale, CA Public | KG-6 | 273 | 24.8 |  Review This School |
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| COTTONWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2740 West Ave P8
Palmdale, CA Public | KG-6 | 657 | 24.3 |  4 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| DEL SUR SENIOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
9023 West Ave H
Lancaster, CA Public | KG-8 | 848 | 23.8 |  1 out of 5 1 Review |
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| ESPERANZA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
40521 35th St West
Palmdale, CA Public | KG-6 | 1,121 | 27.3 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| HILLVIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
40525 Peonza Ln
Palmdale, CA Public | 6-8 | 1,033 | 23.2 | Review This School |
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| JOE WALKER MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
5632 Walker Ave L8
Quartz Hill, CA Public | 6-8 | 858 | 22.8 |  3.5 out of 5 4 Reviews |
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| LEONA VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
9063 West Leona Ave
Leona Valley, CA Public | KG-8 | 167 | 27.8 | Review This School |
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| QUARTZ HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
41820 North 50th St West
Quartz Hill, CA Public | KG-6 | 981 | 25.2 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| RANCHO VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
40641 Peonza Ln
Palmdale, CA Public | KG-6 | 834 | 24.5 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| SUNDOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
6151 West Ave J8
Lancaster, CA Public | KG-6 | 1,130 | 27.6 |  2 out of 5 1 Review |
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| VALLEY VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3310 West Ave L8
Lancaster, CA Public | KG-8 | 810 | 24.6 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| WESTSIDE ACADEMY | ||||
| Non-Operational or Status Unknown | ||||
5606 West Ave L8
Lancaster, CA Public | Unknown | - | - | Review This School |
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