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6.4 avg / 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

Per-Pupil Spending

$19,839

Student-Teacher Ratio

22.2:1

How this district compares

California rank

#307 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.1

above California avg

Per-pupil spending

$19,839

+$2,192 vs California median

District size

11,623 students

Much larger than California median

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. The district invests $19,839 per student annually.

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

The highest-rated school in the district is Shelyn Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.1/10.

In standardized testing, Rowland Unified students show an average math proficiency of 34.3% and ELA proficiency of 44.2%.

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 Proficiency 34.3%
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ELA Proficiency 44.2%
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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
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data 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 per-pupil spending in Rowland Unified?

Rowland Unified spends $19,839 per student per year.

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?

Shelyn Elementary is the highest-rated school in Rowland Unified with a composite score of 9.1/10.

What are the test scores in Rowland Unified?

Across schools in Rowland Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 34.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 44.2%. 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 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
6.4/10
Math Proficiency
34.3%
ELA Proficiency
44.2%

Resources

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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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