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6.6 avg / 10

Brea-olinda Unified School District

School District · Brea, California

Students: 5,895
Teachers (FTE): 256

Avg Rating

6.6

out of 10

Schools

10

7 elem, 1 mid, 2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,906

Student-Teacher Ratio

23:1

How this district compares

California rank

#257 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.3

above California avg

Per-pupil spending

$15,906

$1,741 vs California median

District size

5,895 students

Larger than California median

About Brea-olinda Unified

Brea-olinda Unified is a Brea, California school district serving 10 schools. The district educates 5,895 students with a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. The district invests $15,906 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.6/10, Brea-olinda Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Olinda Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.

In standardized testing, Brea-olinda Unified students show an average math proficiency of 56.1% and ELA proficiency of 59.9%.

The district includes 7 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Brea-olinda Unified, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 56.1%
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N/A
ELA Proficiency 59.9%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Brea-olinda Unified with test data.

District Details

State
California
City
Brea
Total Enrollment
5,895
Teachers (FTE)
256
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Brea-olinda Unified?

Brea-olinda 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 Brea-olinda Unified?

The average composite rating for Brea-olinda 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 Brea-olinda Unified?

Brea-olinda Unified spends $15,906 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Brea-olinda Unified?

The average student-teacher ratio in Brea-olinda Unified is 23:1.

What is the top-rated school in Brea-olinda Unified?

Olinda Elementary is the highest-rated school in Brea-olinda Unified with a composite score of 7.9/10.

What are the test scores in Brea-olinda Unified?

Across schools in Brea-olinda Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 56.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Brea-olinda Unified compare to other districts in California?

Brea-olinda Unified has an average school rating of 6.6/10 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 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
56.1%
ELA Proficiency
59.9%

Resources

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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.

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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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