Westside Union Elementary School District

41914 50th St. West
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 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 9,078 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.
Public Schools in Westside Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% 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
10,347 Schools
# Students
9,078 Students
5,790,405 Students
# Teachers
355 Teachers
267,593 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
26:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Westside Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #893 of all 1,904 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#858 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 50%)
30%
34%
44%
47%
26%
29%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
12%
% Hispanic
57%
56%
% Black
11%
5%
% White
21%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,869 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,197 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% 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
$14,869
$20,100
Spending / Student
$12,197
$18,511

Best Westside Union Elementary School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gregg Anderson Academy
(Math: 55% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5151 West Avenue N-8
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 206-3750
Gr: K-6 | 893 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Cottonwood Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2740 West Ave. P-8
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 267-2825
Gr: K-6 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Hillview Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
40525 Peonza Ln.
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 722-9993
Gr: 6-8 | 1,100 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
Rancho Vista Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
40641 Peonza Ln.
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 722-0148
Gr: K-6 | 886 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #55.
Esperanza Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
40521 35th St. West
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 575-0420
Gr: K-6 | 962 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #66.
Quartz Hill Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
41820 North 50th St. West
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 943-3236
Gr: K-6 | 845 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #77.
Joe Walker Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5632 West Ave. L-8
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 943-3258
Gr: 6-8 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #88.
Anaverde Hills
(Math: 25% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2902 Greenbrier St.
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 575-9923
Gr: K-6 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #99.
Del Sur Senior Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9023 West Ave. H
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 942-0488
Gr: K-8 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1010.
Valley View Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3310 West Ave. L-8
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 943-2451
Gr: K-6 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1111.
Sundown Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6151 West Ave. J-8
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 722-3026
Gr: K-6 | 941 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1212.
Leona Valley Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9063 West Leona Ave.
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 948-9010
Gr: K-6 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 63%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Westside Union Elementary School District?
Westside Union Elementary School District manages 12 public schools serving 9,078 students.
What is the rank of Westside Union Elementary School District?
Westside Union Elementary School District is ranked #893 out of 1,904 school districts in California (top 50%) 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Westside Union Elementary School District?
57% of Westside Union Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 7% 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 $12,197 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 12 schools
  • Grades: K-08
  • Enrollment: 9,078 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : Top 50% in CA
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 26% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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