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6.9avg / 10

Upland Unified School District

School District · Upland, California

Students: 9,804
Teachers (FTE): 423

Avg Rating

6.9

out of 10

Schools

14

10 elem, 2 mid, 2 high

Enrollment

9,804

Student-Teacher Ratio

23.2:1

How this district compares

California rank

#150 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.6

above California avg

Per-pupil spending

$16,897

$750 vs California median

District size

9,804 students

Much larger than California median

The short answer

Upland Unified ranks #150 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Upland Unified's schools with real test data average 6.9/10 across 14 schools. Its top-rated schools are Valencia Elementary (8.2/10), Magnolia Elementary (8.1/10), and Upland Elementary (8.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Best value · beats the odds
Upland Elementary

Rates 8.0/10 despite 86% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.6 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 Upland Unified schools.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Upland Elementary

STAAR proficiency rose +9.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Upland Unified schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Upland Unified

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (14 of 14). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Valencia Elementary8.2 / 10
2Magnolia Elementary8.1 / 10
3Upland Elementary8.0 / 10
4Sierra Vista Elementary7.9 / 10
5Pioneer Junior High7.7 / 10
6Pepper Tree Elementary7.6 / 10
7Upland High7.1 / 10
8Upland Junior High6.9 / 10
9Sycamore Elementary6.7 / 10
10Citrus Elementary6.5 / 10

See all 14 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Upland Unified

Upland Unified is a Upland, California school district serving 14 schools.The district educates 9,804 students with a student-teacher ratio of 23.2:1. District-level spending was $16,897 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.9/10, Upland Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Valencia Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.

In standardized testing, Upland Unified students show an average math proficiency of 43.6% and ELA proficiency of 52.8%.

The district includes 10 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools.

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency43.6%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency52.8%
School
State
Not reported

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

District Details

State
California
City
Upland
Total Enrollment
9,804
Teachers (FTE)
423
District spending per student
$16,897NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
11.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Upland Unified?

Upland Unified has 14 schools in total — 10 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 Upland Unified?

The average composite rating for Upland Unified is 6.9/10. 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 Upland Unified?

Upland Unified's district-level spending was $16,897 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 Upland Unified?

The average student-teacher ratio in Upland Unified is 23.2:1.

What is the top-rated school in Upland Unified?

Valencia Elementary is the highest-rated school in Upland Unified with a composite score of 8.2/10.

What are the test scores in Upland Unified?

Across schools in Upland Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 43.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 52.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Upland Unified compare to other districts in California?

Upland Unified has an average school rating of 6.9/10 across 14 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
6.9/10
Math Proficiency
43.6%
ELA Proficiency
52.8%

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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