Esperanza Elementary
Palmdale, CA · Westside Union Elementary · Grades K-6
3,678th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 35%▼ Declining
Esperanza Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Esperanza Elementary 3,678th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 35% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 63th in 2015 to 35th in 2025 — declining.
Esperanza Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 561 students tested
Esperanza Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 990 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 39.1% | 62.9% | ▲ 23.8 pts | |
| White | 35.2% | 17.3% | ▼ 17.9 pts | |
| Black | 12.2% | 7.8% | ▼ 4.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.3% | 7.0% | ▲ 1.7 pts | |
| Asian | 7.2% | 4.7% | ▼ 2.5 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 0.1% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Esperanza Elementary
Typical home value $593K in zip 93551 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Esperanza Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Rancho Vista ElementaryWestside Union Elementary · 0.8 mi away3,252nd of 5,659
ELA 40% · Math 32% - 9Gregg Anderson AcademyWestside Union Elementary · 0.9 mi away751st of 5,659
ELA 72% · Math 66% - 8Cottonwood ElementaryWestside Union Elementary · 1.9 mi away1,180th of 5,659
ELA 66% · Math 56% - 6Quartz Hill ElementaryWestside Union Elementary · 2.1 mi away2,441st of 5,659
ELA 51% · Math 38% - 4Valley View ElementaryWestside Union Elementary · 2.4 mi away3,839th of 5,659
ELA 38% · Math 24% - 1Summerwind ElementaryPalmdale Elementary · 2.6 mi away5,231st of 5,659
ELA 21% · Math 16% - –Palmdale Discovery CenterPalmdale Elementary · 2.9 mi away
- 3Dos Caminos Dual ImmersionPalmdale Elementary · 2.9 mi away4,312th of 5,659
ELA 35% · Math 20%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Esperanza Elementary in?
Esperanza Elementary is part of the Westside Union Elementary district in Palmdale, California.
Is Esperanza Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Esperanza Elementary 3,678th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 35% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Esperanza Elementary?
Hispanic 63%, White 17%, Black 8%, Two or more races 7% (990 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Esperanza Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93551 is $593K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.