Baldwin Park Unified School District
School District · Baldwin Park, California
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
17
10 elem, 4 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,158
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.5:1
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
17
10 elem, 4 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,158
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.5:1
Evaluating Baldwin Park Unified?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Baldwin Park Unified as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Bp Stem Academy
Baldwin Park · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Olive Middle
Baldwin Park · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Sierra Vista High
Baldwin Park · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#344 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.0
below California avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,158
+$1,511 vs California median
District size
9,929 students
Much larger than California median
The short answer
Baldwin Park Unified ranks #344 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Baldwin Park Unified's schools with real test data average 6.2/10 across 17 schools. Its top-rated schools are Bp Stem Academy (8.5/10), Olive Middle (8.1/10), and Sierra Vista High (7.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +10.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Baldwin Park Unified schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Baldwin Park Unified
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (17 of 17). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bp Stem Academy | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Olive Middle | 8.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Sierra Vista High | 7.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Sierra Vista Middle | 7.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Baldwin Park High | 7.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Central Elementary | 7.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Charles D. Jones Middle | 7.2 / 10 |
| 8 | North Park Continuation High | 7.0 / 10 |
| 9 | De Anza Elementary | 6.4 / 10 |
| 10 | Kenmore Elementary | 6.3 / 10 |
See all 17 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Baldwin Park Unified
Baldwin Park Unified is a Baldwin Park, California school district serving 17 schools. The district educates 9,929 students with a student-teacher ratio of 21.5:1. The district invests $19,158 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.2/10, Baldwin Park Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Bp Stem Academy, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Baldwin Park Unified students show an average math proficiency of 31.9% and ELA proficiency of 40.1%.
The district includes 10 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Baldwin Park Unified, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Baldwin Park Unified with test data.
Schools in Baldwin Park Unified
17 schools Elementary Schools 10
Middle Schools 4
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Baldwin Park
- Total Enrollment
- 9,929
- Teachers (FTE)
- 462
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Baldwin Park Unified?
Baldwin Park Unified has 17 schools in total — 10 elementary, 4 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Baldwin Park Unified?
The average composite rating for Baldwin Park 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 Baldwin Park Unified?
Baldwin Park Unified spends $19,158 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Baldwin Park Unified?
The average student-teacher ratio in Baldwin Park Unified is 21.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Baldwin Park Unified?
Bp Stem Academy is the highest-rated school in Baldwin Park Unified with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Baldwin Park Unified?
Across schools in Baldwin Park Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 31.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 40.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Baldwin Park Unified compare to other districts in California?
Baldwin Park Unified has an average school rating of 6.2/10 across 17 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
- 31.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 40.1%
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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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