Serving 160 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Blue Lake Union Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 160 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Blue Lake Union Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Blue Lake Union Elementary School's student population of 160 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
160 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Motto
Attend today, Achieve tomorrow!
School Rankings
Blue Lake Union Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blue Lake Union Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5831 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
American Indian
6%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
14%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
57%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
21%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blue Lake Union Elementary School's ranking?
Blue Lake Union Elementary School is ranked #5831 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Blue Lake Union Elementary School?
160 students attend Blue Lake Union Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Blue Lake Union Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blue Lake Union Elementary School?
Blue Lake Union Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Blue Lake Union Elementary School offer ?
Blue Lake Union Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Blue Lake Union Elementary School part of?
Blue Lake Union Elementary School is part of Blue Lake Union Elementary School District.
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