Redlands Unified School District
School District · Redlands, California
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
25
16 elem, 4 mid, 4 high
Enrollment
19,673
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.3:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
25
16 elem, 4 mid, 4 high
Enrollment
19,673
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.3:1
How this district compares
California rank
#350 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.0
below California avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,028
+$381 vs California median
District size
19,673 students
Much larger than California median
The short answer
Redlands Unified ranks #350 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Redlands Unified's schools with real test data average 6.3/10 across 25 schools. Its top-rated schools are Moore Middle (8.4/10), Mckinley Elementary (8.0/10), and Redlands East Valley High (7.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.4/10 despite 61% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.1 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 Redlands Unified schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +8.2 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Redlands Unified schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Redlands Unified
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (25 of 25). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moore Middle | 8.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Mckinley Elementary | 8.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Redlands East Valley High | 7.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Mentone Elementary | 7.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Beattie Middle | 7.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Mission Elementary | 6.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Victoria Elementary | 6.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Citrus Valley High | 6.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Highland Grove Elementary | 6.8 / 10 |
| 10 | Redlands Senior High | 6.7 / 10 |
See all 25 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Redlands Unified
Redlands Unified is a Redlands, California school district serving 25 schools.The district educates 19,673 students with a student-teacher ratio of 21.3:1. District-level spending was $18,028 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.3/10, Redlands Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Moore Middle, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.
In standardized testing, Redlands Unified students show an average math proficiency of 46.2% and ELA proficiency of 55.5%.
The district includes 16 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Redlands Unified, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Redlands Unified with test data.
Schools in Redlands Unified
25 schoolsElementary Schools16
High Schools4
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Redlands
- Total Enrollment
- 19,673
- Teachers (FTE)
- 924
- District spending per student
- $18,028NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 10.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Redlands Unified?
Redlands Unified has 25 schools in total — 16 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Redlands Unified?
The average composite rating for Redlands Unified is 6.3/10. 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 Redlands Unified?
Redlands Unified's district-level spending was $18,028 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 Redlands Unified?
The average student-teacher ratio in Redlands Unified is 21.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Redlands Unified?
Moore Middle is the highest-rated school in Redlands Unified with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What are the test scores in Redlands Unified?
Across schools in Redlands Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 46.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Redlands Unified compare to other districts in California?
Redlands Unified has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 25 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
- 6.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 46.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 55.5%
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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