Pacific Union Elementary
2065 East Bowles Avenue, Fresno, CA 93725-9630
Summary
Pacific Union Elementary is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 47th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 37.3% of students met California's reading standard, and it is slowly trending down.
Math is weaker: 33.8% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 37.3% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 33.8% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,086/1,734 (37th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 741/1,735 (57th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 16:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 328 |
| Low-Income Students | 295 (89.9%) |
| English Learners | 180 (54.9%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 0.1 points from last year and fell 4.1 points over the full period. Math fell 5.2 points from last year and rose 0.9 points over the full period.
•Math +0.9 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 10.7% to 59.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 1,086 of 1,734 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 28.2-point reading income gap is wider than the 16.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
12.9% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 45.0% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest math results at about 35% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 33% to 33%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 3.6% to 51.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 43% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 32.1-point math income gap is wider than the 15.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
12.9% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 40.0% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 802 schools for reading and 801 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Pacific Union Elementary rank in California?
Pacific Union Elementary ranks No. 1,086 of 1,734 in reading and No. 741 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Pacific Union Elementary compare with other schools in Fresno?
Pacific Union Elementary is No. 8 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 11 K–8 schools in Fresno with 2026 results.
Explore schools in FresnoHow does Pacific Union Elementary compare with other schools in Fresno County?
Pacific Union Elementary is No. 22 in reading and No. 15 in math proficiency among the 30 K–8 schools in Fresno County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Fresno CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–8 in the same district or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific Union ElementaryThis school | 33.8% | 37.3% |
| American Union Elementary | 36.5% | 41.6% |
| Bullard Talent | 50.8% | 61.9% |
