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7.0 avg / 10

Glendale Unified School District

School District · Glendale, California

Students: 25,049
Teachers (FTE): 1,088

Avg Rating

7.0

out of 10

Schools

32

20 elem, 4 mid, 5 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$16,739

Student-Teacher Ratio

23:1

How this district compares

California rank

#167 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.7

above California avg

Per-pupil spending

$16,739

$908 vs California median

District size

25,049 students

Much larger than California median

About Glendale Unified

Glendale Unified is a Glendale, California school district serving 32 schools. The district educates 25,049 students with a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. The district invests $16,739 per student annually.

With an average rating of 7.0/10, Glendale Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Crescenta Valley High, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.

In standardized testing, Glendale Unified students show an average math proficiency of 52.8% and ELA proficiency of 60.5%.

The district includes 20 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 5 high schools.

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 52.8%
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ELA Proficiency 60.5%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Glendale Unified with test data.

District Details

State
California
City
Glendale
Total Enrollment
25,049
Teachers (FTE)
1,088
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Glendale Unified?

Glendale Unified has 32 schools in total — 20 elementary, 4 middle, and 5 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Glendale Unified?

The average composite rating for Glendale Unified is 7.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Glendale Unified?

Glendale Unified spends $16,739 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Glendale Unified?

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

What is the top-rated school in Glendale Unified?

Crescenta Valley High is the highest-rated school in Glendale Unified with a composite score of 8.7/10.

What are the test scores in Glendale Unified?

Across schools in Glendale Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 52.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 60.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Glendale Unified compare to other districts in California?

Glendale Unified has an average school rating of 7.0/10 across 32 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
7.0/10
Math Proficiency
52.8%
ELA Proficiency
60.5%

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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