Azusa Unified School District
School District · Azusa, California
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
10
7 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,748
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.2:1
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
10
7 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,748
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.2:1
Evaluating Azusa Unified?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Azusa Unified as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Azusa High
Azusa · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Henry Dalton Elementary
Azusa · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Magnolia Elementary
Azusa · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#346 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.0
below California avg
Per-pupil spending
$20,748
+$3,101 vs California median
District size
6,370 students
Much larger than California median
The short answer
Azusa Unified ranks #346 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Azusa Unified's schools with real test data average 6.2/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are Azusa High (8.2/10), Henry Dalton Elementary (7.8/10), and Magnolia Elementary (7.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.2/10 despite 91% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.1 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Azusa Unified schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +8.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Azusa Unified schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Azusa Unified
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (10 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Azusa High | 8.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Henry Dalton Elementary | 7.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Magnolia Elementary | 7.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Paramount Elementary | 6.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Sierra High | 6.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Gladstone Middle | 6.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Valleydale Elementary | 5.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Victor F. Hodge Elementary | 4.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Charles H. Lee Elementary | 4.5 / 10 |
| 10 | Clifford D. Murray Elementary | 4.3 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Azusa Unified
Azusa Unified is a Azusa, California school district serving 10 schools. The district educates 6,370 students with a student-teacher ratio of 22.2:1. The district invests $20,748 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.2/10, Azusa Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Azusa High, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.
In standardized testing, Azusa Unified students show an average math proficiency of 34.1% and ELA proficiency of 37.9%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Azusa Unified, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Azusa Unified with test data.
Schools in Azusa Unified
10 schools Elementary Schools 7
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Azusa
- Total Enrollment
- 6,370
- Teachers (FTE)
- 287
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Azusa Unified?
Azusa Unified has 10 schools in total — 7 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Azusa Unified?
The average composite rating for Azusa Unified is 6.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Azusa Unified?
Azusa Unified spends $20,748 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Azusa Unified?
The average student-teacher ratio in Azusa Unified is 22.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Azusa Unified?
Azusa High is the highest-rated school in Azusa Unified with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What are the test scores in Azusa Unified?
Across schools in Azusa Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 34.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 37.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Azusa Unified compare to other districts in California?
Azusa Unified has an average school rating of 6.2/10 across 10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 34.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 37.9%
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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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