About This School
Westside Union Elementary School is located in Los Banos, CA and is one of 7 elementary schools in Los Banos Unified School District. It is a public school that serves 595 students in grades K-6.
Westside Union Elementary School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Westside Union Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Westside Union Elementary School had an API growth score of 744 in 2010. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Westside Union Elementary School's 2010 base score was 671 and the school did meet its 2010 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Westside Union Elementary School had 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Westside Union Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Westside Union Elementary School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Westside Union Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Westside Union Elementary School had an API growth score of 744 in 2010. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Westside Union Elementary School's 2010 base score was 671 and the school did meet its 2010 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Westside Union Elementary School had 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Westside Union Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Los Banos Unified District Spending
$7,999Per Pupil
The Los Banos Unified spends $7,999 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 61% on instruction, 35% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Los Banos Unified District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For California, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CST Results for all subjects tested.
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Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Los Banos Elementary School 0.1 miles |  |
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| Our Lady of Fatima School 0.5 miles | n/a | |
| Henry Miller Elementary School 0.7 miles |  |
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| R. M. Miano Elementary School 0.7 miles |  |
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| Cornerstone Christian Academy 0.9 miles | n/a |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades K-6
- Los Banos Unified School District
Made AYP
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Contact
Westside Union Elementary School659 K St
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 827-9390
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Test Scores
About the CST
What is it?
The California Standards Test (CST) is an annual exam used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The CST is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 2 through 11 in English language arts and math, in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science, and in grades 8, 10 and 11 in history/social science. In grades 9 through 11, students may also be assessed in math and science, depending on course enrollment.
How is it Scored?
Students receive one of five ratings: far below basic, below basic, basic, proficient or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
About the CAT6
What is it?
The California Achievement Test (CAT/6) is a series of nationally norm-referenced tests that assess general academic knowledge in core subjects, as well as providing national comparisons. The CAT/6 test is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 and 7 are assessed in reading, language arts, spelling and math.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a percentile rank, which indicates how well they performed in comparison to their peers in other states. The goal is for all students to score at or above the national average, or 50th percentile, on the test.
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TestRating
4 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For California, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CST Results for all subjects tested.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 595
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Westside Union Elementary School had 60% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. California had 52% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
Hispanic
76%
Two or More Races
14%
Black
5%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
2%
Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
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19:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Westside Union Elementary School had 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Westside Union Elementary School
5
The school is very clean and inviting also very good staff/teachers kids love it!!
Submitted by a Parent on Jan 20, 2012
Westside Union Elementary School
troy braniff: i could not be happier with the staff and safety
Submitted by a Parent on Jun 3, 2011
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