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#7043 of 9,539 schools in CA
Upland Junior High
Middle School · Upland Unified · Upland, CA
An Upland Unified middle school serving grades 7th – 8th.
444 East 11th St., Upland, CA 91785
- Math 15% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 29% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Upland Junior High score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 17 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 22% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Upland Junior High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 67Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 41Some Transit
- Bike 79Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,186/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Ridge AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 113 | Compare → |
| Pioneer Junior HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 7–8 | 1.9 mi | 740 | Compare → |
| Vina Danks MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 7–8 | 1.9 mi | 607 | Compare → |
| Fountain of Truth Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | K–12 | 2.4 mi | 35 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Upland Unified
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #9 of 14
- District spending per student
- $16,897NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Upland Junior High is listed in Upland Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Upland Junior High
Upland Junior High is a public middle school in Upland, CA, part of Upland Unified, serving approximately 637 students in grades 7th-8th with a 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #7,043 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Upland Junior High
What grades does Upland Junior High serve?
Upland Junior High serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Upland Junior High?
Upland Junior High has an enrollment of approximately 637 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Upland Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Upland Junior High is 21.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Upland Junior High rank in CA?
Upland Junior High ranks #7,043 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Upland Junior High's MySchoolScout rating?
Upland Junior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Upland Junior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Upland Junior High has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Upland Junior High a charter school?
No, Upland Junior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Upland Junior High a Title I school?
No, Upland Junior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Upland Junior High?
91.5% of students at Upland Junior High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 637
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Bernardino County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.0%
- Phone
- (909) 949-7810
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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