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6.6 avg / 10

Arcadia Unified School District

School District · Arcadia, California

Students: 8,988
Teachers (FTE): 352

Avg Rating

6.6

out of 10

Schools

11

6 elem, 3 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$16,641

Student-Teacher Ratio

25.5:1

How this district compares

California rank

#243 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.3

above California avg

Per-pupil spending

$16,641

$1,006 vs California median

District size

8,988 students

Much larger than California median

About Arcadia Unified

Arcadia Unified is a Arcadia, California school district serving 11 schools. The district educates 8,988 students with a student-teacher ratio of 25.5:1. The district invests $16,641 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.6/10, Arcadia Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Camino Grove Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.

In standardized testing, Arcadia Unified students show an average math proficiency of 67.4% and ELA proficiency of 71.0%.

The district includes 6 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Arcadia Unified, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 67.4%
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ELA Proficiency 71.0%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Arcadia Unified with test data.

District Details

State
California
City
Arcadia
Total Enrollment
8,988
Teachers (FTE)
352
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Arcadia Unified?

Arcadia Unified has 11 schools in total — 6 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Arcadia Unified?

The average composite rating for Arcadia Unified is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Arcadia Unified?

Arcadia Unified spends $16,641 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Arcadia Unified?

The average student-teacher ratio in Arcadia Unified is 25.5:1.

What is the top-rated school in Arcadia Unified?

Camino Grove Elementary is the highest-rated school in Arcadia Unified with a composite score of 8.6/10.

What are the test scores in Arcadia Unified?

Across schools in Arcadia Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 67.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 71.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Arcadia Unified compare to other districts in California?

Arcadia Unified has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 11 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.6/10
Math Proficiency
67.4%
ELA Proficiency
71.0%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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