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5.7 avg / 10

Linden Unified School District

School District · Linden, California

Students: 2,275
Teachers (FTE): 107

Avg Rating

5.7

out of 10

Schools

6

3 elem, 1 mid, 2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$17,141

Student-Teacher Ratio

21.3:1

How this district compares

California rank

#500 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.6

below California avg

Per-pupil spending

$17,141

$506 vs California median

District size

2,275 students

Smaller than California median

About Linden Unified

Linden Unified is a Linden, California school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 2,275 students with a student-teacher ratio of 21.3:1. The district invests $17,141 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.7/10, Linden Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Waterloo Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.1/10.

In standardized testing, Linden Unified students show an average math proficiency of 24.8% and ELA proficiency of 34.2%.

The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 24.8%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 34.2%
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N/A

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

District Details

City
Linden
Total Enrollment
2,275
Teachers (FTE)
107
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Linden Unified?

Linden Unified has 6 schools in total — 3 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 Linden Unified?

The average composite rating for Linden Unified is 5.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Linden Unified?

Linden Unified spends $17,141 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Linden Unified?

The average student-teacher ratio in Linden Unified is 21.3:1.

What is the top-rated school in Linden Unified?

Waterloo Elementary is the highest-rated school in Linden Unified with a composite score of 7.1/10.

What are the test scores in Linden Unified?

Across schools in Linden Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 24.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 34.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Linden Unified compare to other districts in California?

Linden Unified has an average school rating of 5.7/10 across 6 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
5.7/10
Math Proficiency
24.8%
ELA Proficiency
34.2%

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

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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