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6.4avg / 10

Rowland Unified School District

School District · Rowland Heights, California

Students: 11,623
Teachers (FTE): 523

Avg Rating

6.4

out of 10

Schools

21

14 elem, 2 mid, 4 high

Enrollment

11,623

Student-Teacher Ratio

22.2:1

How this district compares

California rank

#336 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.0

above California avg

Per-pupil spending

$19,839

+$2,192 vs California median

District size

11,623 students

Much larger than California median

The short answer

Rowland Unified ranks #336 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Rowland Unified's schools with real test data average 6.4/10 across 21 schools. Its top-rated schools are Jellick Elementary (9.0/10), Blandford Elementary (8.1/10), and Rowland Unified Community Day (7.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Best value · beats the odds
Jellick Elementary

Rates 9.0/10 despite 91% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.9 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 Rowland Unified schools.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Shelyn Elementary

STAAR proficiency rose +10.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Rowland Unified schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Rowland Unified

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (21 of 21). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Jellick Elementary9.0 / 10
2Blandford Elementary8.1 / 10
3Rowland Unified Community Day7.3 / 10
4Alvarado Intermediate7.2 / 10
5Nogales High7.1 / 10
6Northam Elementary6.9 / 10
7John A. Rowland High6.7 / 10
8Telesis Academy of Science & Math6.7 / 10
9Shelyn Elementary6.7 / 10
10Stanley G. Oswalt Academy6.6 / 10

See all 21 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Rowland Unified

Rowland Unified is a Rowland Heights, California school district serving 21 schools.The district educates 11,623 students with a student-teacher ratio of 22.2:1. District-level spending was $19,839 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.4/10, Rowland Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Jellick Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.

In standardized testing, Rowland Unified students show an average math proficiency of 40.0% and ELA proficiency of 46.8%.

The district includes 14 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 4 high schools.

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency40.0%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency46.8%
School
State
Not reported

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

District Details

State
California
City
Rowland Heights
Total Enrollment
11,623
Teachers (FTE)
523
District spending per student
$19,839NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
16.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Rowland Unified?

Rowland Unified has 21 schools in total — 14 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Rowland Unified?

The average composite rating for Rowland Unified is 6.4/10. 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 Rowland Unified?

Rowland Unified's district-level spending was $19,839 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 Rowland Unified?

The average student-teacher ratio in Rowland Unified is 22.2:1.

What is the top-rated school in Rowland Unified?

Jellick Elementary is the highest-rated school in Rowland Unified with a composite score of 9.0/10.

What are the test scores in Rowland Unified?

Across schools in Rowland Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 40.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 46.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Rowland Unified compare to other districts in California?

Rowland Unified has an average school rating of 6.4/10 across 21 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
6.4/10
Math Proficiency
40.0%
ELA Proficiency
46.8%

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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