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6.2avg / 10

Glendora Unified School District

School District · Glendora, California

Students: 6,363
Teachers (FTE): 266

Avg Rating

6.2

out of 10

Schools

9

5 elem, 2 mid, 2 high

Enrollment

6,363

Student-Teacher Ratio

23.9:1

How this district compares

California rank

#394 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.1

below California avg

Per-pupil spending

$13,641

$4,006 vs California median

District size

6,363 students

Much larger than California median

The short answer

Glendora Unified ranks #394 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Glendora Unified's schools with real test data average 6.2/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Glendora High (7.7/10), Sandburg Middle (7.0/10), and La Fetra Elementary (6.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Best value · beats the odds
Sandburg Middle

Rates 7.0/10 despite 43% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.3 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 Glendora Unified schools.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Goddard Middle

STAAR proficiency rose +2.4 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Glendora Unified schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Glendora Unified

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Glendora High7.7 / 10
2Sandburg Middle7.0 / 10
3La Fetra Elementary6.8 / 10
4Goddard Middle6.6 / 10
5Sutherland Elementary6.3 / 10
6Sellers Elementary6.1 / 10
7Cullen Elementary6.0 / 10
8Stanton Elementary5.2 / 10
9Whitcomb Continuation High4.0 / 10

See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Glendora Unified

Glendora Unified is a Glendora, California school district serving 9 schools.The district educates 6,363 students with a student-teacher ratio of 23.9:1. District-level spending was $13,641 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.2/10, Glendora Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Glendora High, which has a composite score of 7.7/10.

In standardized testing, Glendora Unified students show an average math proficiency of 57.0% and ELA proficiency of 62.9%.

The district includes 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools.

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency57.0%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency62.9%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Glendora Unified with test data.

District Details

State
California
City
Glendora
Total Enrollment
6,363
Teachers (FTE)
266
District spending per student
$13,641NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
7.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Glendora Unified?

Glendora Unified has 9 schools in total — 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Glendora Unified?

The average composite rating for Glendora 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 district spending per student in Glendora Unified?

Glendora Unified's district-level spending was $13,641 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Glendora Unified?

The average student-teacher ratio in Glendora Unified is 23.9:1.

What is the top-rated school in Glendora Unified?

Glendora High is the highest-rated school in Glendora Unified with a composite score of 7.7/10.

What are the test scores in Glendora Unified?

Across schools in Glendora Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 57.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 62.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Glendora Unified compare to other districts in California?

Glendora Unified has an average school rating of 6.2/10 across 9 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
57.0%
ELA Proficiency
62.9%

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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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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