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Escalon Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,723 students in Escalon Unified 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 Escalon Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% 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
7 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
2,723 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
133 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Escalon Unified School District, which is ranked #901 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#904 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
29%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
12%
% Hispanic
53%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
42%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,468 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,350 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$39 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$36 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,468
$19,974
Spending / Student
$13,350
$18,396
Best Escalon Unified School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Van Allen Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
21051 East Highway 120
Escalon, CA 95320
(209) 838-2931
Escalon, CA 95320
(209) 838-2931
Grades: K-5
| 309 students
Rank: #22.
Dent Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1998 Yosemite Ave.
Escalon, CA 95320
(209) 838-7031
Escalon, CA 95320
(209) 838-7031
Grades: K-5
| 690 students
Rank: #33.
Escalon High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1528 East Yosemite Ave.
Escalon, CA 95320
(209) 838-7073
Escalon, CA 95320
(209) 838-7073
Grades: 9-12
| 814 students
Rank: #44.
El Portal Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
805 First St.
Escalon, CA 95320
(209) 838-7095
Escalon, CA 95320
(209) 838-7095
Grades: 6-8
| 603 students
Rank: #55.
Vista High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1520 Yosemite Ave.
Escalon, CA 95320
(209) 838-1450
Escalon, CA 95320
(209) 838-1450
Grades: 9-12
| 38 students
Rank: #66.
Collegeville Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6701 South Jack Tone Rd.
Stockton, CA 95215
(209) 941-2007
Stockton, CA 95215
(209) 941-2007
Grades: K-5
| 151 students
Rank: #77.
Farmington Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
25233 East Highway 4
Farmington, CA 95230
(209) 886-5344
Farmington, CA 95230
(209) 886-5344
Grades: K-5
| 118 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Escalon Unified School District?
Escalon Unified School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,723 students.
What is the rank of Escalon Unified School District?
Escalon Unified School District is ranked #901 out of 1,925 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Escalon Unified School District?
53% of Escalon Unified School District students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Escalon Unified School District?
Escalon Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Escalon Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,350 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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