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#4576 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 48% in state
Ybarra Academy for the Arts and Technology
Elementary School · Rowland Unified · Walnut, CA
A Rowland Unified elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1300 South Brea Canyon Cutoff Rd., Walnut, CA 91789
- Math 44% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 60% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 23.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ybarra Academy for the Arts and Technology score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 22 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 52% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ybarra Academy for the Arts and Technology sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,022/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Walnut), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$125,742
Median home value
$936,800
Median rent
$2,868/mo
College educated
53.2%
Homeownership
82.4%
Poverty rate
7.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91789; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Shelyn ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–6 | 0.7 mi | 459 | Compare → |
| Killian ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–6 | 1.1 mi | 457 | 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.
Rowland Unified
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #12 of 20
- District spending per student
- $19,839NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ybarra Academy for the Arts and Technology is listed in Rowland Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ybarra Academy for the Arts and Technology
Ybarra Academy for the Arts and Technology is a public elementary school in Walnut, CA, part of Rowland Unified, serving approximately 595 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 23.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #4,576 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ybarra Academy for the Arts and Technology
What grades does Ybarra Academy for the Arts and Technology serve?
Ybarra Academy for the Arts and Technology serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Ybarra Academy for the Arts and Technology?
Ybarra Academy for the Arts and Technology has an enrollment of approximately 595 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ybarra Academy for the Arts and Technology?
The student-teacher ratio at Ybarra Academy for the Arts and Technology is 23.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ybarra Academy for the Arts and Technology rank in CA?
Ybarra Academy for the Arts and Technology ranks #4,576 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Ybarra Academy for the Arts and Technology's MySchoolScout rating?
Ybarra Academy for the Arts and Technology has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Ybarra Academy for the Arts and Technology?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ybarra Academy for the Arts and Technology has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Ybarra Academy for the Arts and Technology a charter school?
No, Ybarra Academy for the Arts and Technology is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ybarra Academy for the Arts and Technology a Title I school?
No, Ybarra Academy for the Arts and Technology is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ybarra Academy for the Arts and Technology?
71.3% of students at Ybarra Academy for the Arts and Technology 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 595
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.6%
- Phone
- (909) 598-3744
- Area population (ZIP 91789)
- 40,933
- Area average commute
- 35.4 min
- Area median age
- 46.3
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.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 91789; this does not measure the attendance area.
- 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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