Top Rankings
Arcadia Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 8,657 students in Arcadia Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Arcadia Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
11 Schools
10,375 Schools
# Students
8,657 Students
5,876,295 Students
# Teachers
369 Teachers
267,757 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
District Rank
Arcadia Unified School District, which is ranked #72 of all 1,167 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#86 out of 1200 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
49%
Graduation Rate
98%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.63
# American Indian Students
10 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
5,790 Students
696,628 Students
% Asian Students
67%
12%
# Hispanic Students
1,466 Students
3,281,568 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
56%
# Black Students
134 Students
296,694 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
851 Students
1,235,074 Students
% White Students
10%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
14 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
390 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
604
469,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
606
408,174
# Students in 2nd Grade:
593
421,021
# Students in 3rd Grade:
621
426,338
# Students in 4th Grade:
605
432,663
# Students in 5th Grade:
634
440,560
# Students in 6th Grade:
629
440,507
# Students in 7th Grade:
633
434,863
# Students in 8th Grade:
668
455,685
# Students in 9th Grade:
793
484,040
# Students in 10th Grade:
768
494,745
# Students in 11th Grade:
747
478,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
756
489,789
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,079 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,806. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,057 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$139 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$130 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,079
$19,806
Spending / Student
$15,057
$18,241
Best Arcadia Unified School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Baldwin Stocker Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 84% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
422 W. Lemon Ave.
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 821-8351
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 821-8351
Grades: K-5
| 596 students
Rank: #22.
Foothills Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 80% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
171 E. Sycamore Ave.
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 821-8363
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 821-8363
Grades: 6-8
| 629 students
Rank: #33.
Highland Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10 Virginia Dr.
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 821-8354
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 821-8354
Grades: K-5
| 573 students
Rank: #44.
Longley Way Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 78% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2601 Longley Way
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 821-8357
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 821-8357
Grades: K-5
| 475 students
Rank: #55.
First Avenue Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
301 S. First Ave.
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 821-8362
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 821-8362
Grades: 6-8
| 657 students
Rank: #66.
Holly Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 78% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
360 W. Duarte Rd.
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 821-8355
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 821-8355
Grades: K-5
| 676 students
Rank: #77.
Arcadia High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
180 Campus Dr.
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 821-1711
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 821-1711
Grades: 9-12
| 3,031 students
Rank: #88.
Richard Henry Dana Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 75% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1401 S. First Ave.
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 821-8361
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 821-8361
Grades: 6-8
| 593 students
Rank: #99.
Hugo Reid Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 72% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1000 Hugo Reid Dr.
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 821-8346
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 821-8346
Grades: K-5
| 547 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Camino Grove Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 Camino Grove Ave.
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 821-8353
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 821-8353
Grades: K-5
| 641 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Rancho Learning Center (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
150 S. Third Ave.
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 821-6629
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 821-6629
Grades: K-12
| 239 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Arcadia Unified School District?
Arcadia Unified School District manages 11 public schools serving 8,657 students.
What is the rank of Arcadia Unified School District?
Arcadia Unified School District is ranked #72 out of 1,167 school districts in California (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Arcadia Unified School District?
67% of Arcadia Unified School District students are Asian, 17% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Arcadia Unified School District?
Arcadia Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Arcadia Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,057 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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