Temple City Unified School District
School District · Temple City, California
Avg Rating
7.7
out of 10
Schools
8
3 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,318
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.8:1
Avg Rating
7.7
out of 10
Schools
8
3 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,318
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.8:1
Evaluating Temple City Unified?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Temple City Unified as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Temple City High
Temple City · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
La Rosa Elementary
Temple City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Emperor Elementary
San Gabriel · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#100 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.4
above California avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,318
$1,329 vs California median
District size
5,253 students
Larger than California median
The short answer
Temple City Unified ranks #100 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Temple City Unified's schools with real test data average 7.7/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Temple City High (8.3/10), La Rosa Elementary (8.3/10), and Emperor Elementary (7.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +4.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Temple City Unified schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Temple City Unified
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Temple City High | 8.3 / 10 |
| 2 | La Rosa Elementary | 8.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Emperor Elementary | 7.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Oak Avenue Intermediate | 7.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Longden Elementary | 7.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Cloverly Elementary | 7.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center | 7.0 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Temple City Unified
Temple City Unified is a Temple City, California school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 5,253 students with a student-teacher ratio of 23.8:1. The district invests $16,318 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.7/10, Temple City Unified is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is La Rosa Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.
In standardized testing, Temple City Unified students show an average math proficiency of 65.7% and ELA proficiency of 67.1%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Temple City Unified, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Temple City Unified with test data.
Schools in Temple City Unified
8 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 2
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Temple City
- Total Enrollment
- 5,253
- Teachers (FTE)
- 221
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Temple City Unified?
Temple City Unified has 8 schools in total — 3 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 Temple City Unified?
The average composite rating for Temple City Unified is 7.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Temple City Unified?
Temple City Unified spends $16,318 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Temple City Unified?
The average student-teacher ratio in Temple City Unified is 23.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Temple City Unified?
La Rosa Elementary is the highest-rated school in Temple City Unified with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What are the test scores in Temple City Unified?
Across schools in Temple City Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 65.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 67.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Temple City Unified compare to other districts in California?
Temple City Unified has an average school rating of 7.7/10 across 8 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
- 7.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 65.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 67.1%
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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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