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Eastern Sierra Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 348 students in Eastern Sierra Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Eastern Sierra Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% 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
6 Schools
10,347 Schools
# Students
348 Students
5,790,405 Students
# Teachers
30 Teachers
267,593 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Eastern Sierra Unified School District, which is ranked #558 of all 1,904 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#526 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.63
% American Indian
7%
1%
% Asian
n/a
12%
% Hispanic
39%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
51%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $38,497 is higher than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has grown by 40% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $34,552 is higher than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$38,497
$20,100
Spending / Student
$34,552
$18,511
Best Eastern Sierra Unified School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Coleville High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
111591 Highway 395
Coleville, CA 96107
(530) 495-2231
Coleville, CA 96107
(530) 495-2231
Gr: 9-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Lee Vining High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
51710 Highway 395
Lee Vining, CA 93541
(760) 647-6366
Lee Vining, CA 93541
(760) 647-6366
Gr: 9-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Edna Beaman Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
25541 Highway 6
Benton, CA 93512
(760) 933-2397
Benton, CA 93512
(760) 933-2397
Gr: K-5 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #44.
Lee Vining Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
132 Lee Vining Ave.
Lee Vining, CA 93541
(760) 647-6460
Lee Vining, CA 93541
(760) 647-6460
Gr: K-8 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #55.
Antelope Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
111527 Highway 395
Coleville, CA 96107
(530) 495-2231
Coleville, CA 96107
(530) 495-2231
Gr: K-8 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #66.
Bridgeport Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
209 Kingsley St.
Bridgeport, CA 93517
(760) 932-7441
Bridgeport, CA 93517
(760) 932-7441
Gr: K-8 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Eastern Sierra Unified School District?
Eastern Sierra Unified School District manages 6 public schools serving 348 students.
What is the rank of Eastern Sierra Unified School District?
Eastern Sierra Unified School District is ranked #558 out of 1,904 school districts in California (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Eastern Sierra Unified School District?
51% of Eastern Sierra Unified School District students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Eastern Sierra Unified School District?
Eastern Sierra Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Eastern Sierra Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $34,552 is higher than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
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