Top Rankings
Glendora Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 6,652 students in Glendora Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Glendora Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
10 Schools
10,378 Schools
# Students
6,652 Students
5,877,829 Students
# Teachers
297 Teachers
267,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
Glendora Unified School District, which is ranked #303 of all 1,939 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#302 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
29%
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.63
# American Indian Students
13 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
877 Students
696,650 Students
% Asian Students
13%
12%
# Hispanic Students
3,126 Students
3,281,593 Students
% Hispanic Students
47%
56%
# Black Students
102 Students
296,698 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
2,108 Students
1,235,110 Students
% White Students
32%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
415 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
18
# Students in K Grade:
504
469,575
# Students in 1st Grade:
434
408,278
# Students in 2nd Grade:
447
421,129
# Students in 3rd Grade:
421
426,453
# Students in 4th Grade:
475
432,771
# Students in 5th Grade:
443
440,675
# Students in 6th Grade:
480
440,627
# Students in 7th Grade:
486
434,997
# Students in 8th Grade:
577
455,821
# Students in 9th Grade:
550
484,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
604
494,854
# Students in 11th Grade:
599
478,576
# Students in 12th Grade:
632
489,879
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,387 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,801. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,512 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$96 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$83 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,387
$19,801
Spending / Student
$12,512
$18,236
Best Glendora Unified School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sutherland Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1330 N. Amelia Ave.
Glendora, CA 91740
(626) 852-4614
Glendora, CA 91740
(626) 852-4614
Grades: K-5
| 449 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Cullen Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
440 N. Live Oak Ave.
Glendora, CA 91741
(626) 852-4593
Glendora, CA 91741
(626) 852-4593
Grades: K-5
| 577 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Goddard Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
859 E. Sierra Madre Ave.
Glendora, CA 91741
(626) 852-4500
Glendora, CA 91741
(626) 852-4500
Grades: 6-8
| 763 students
Rank: #44.
Sellers Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 N. Loraine Ave.
Glendora, CA 91741
(626) 852-4574
Glendora, CA 91741
(626) 852-4574
Grades: K-5
| 567 students
Rank: #55.
La Fetra Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
547 W. Bennett Ave.
Glendora, CA 91741
(626) 852-4566
Glendora, CA 91741
(626) 852-4566
Grades: K-5
| 602 students
Rank: #66.
Glendora High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1600 E. Foothill Blvd.
Glendora, CA 91741
(626) 963-5731
Glendora, CA 91741
(626) 963-5731
Grades: 9-12
| 2,325 students
Rank: #77.
Sandburg Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
819 W. Bennett Ave.
Glendora, CA 91741
(626) 852-4530
Glendora, CA 91741
(626) 852-4530
Grades: 6-8
| 780 students
Rank: #88.
Stanton Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
725 S. Vecino Ave.
Glendora, CA 91740
(626) 852-4604
Glendora, CA 91740
(626) 852-4604
Grades: K-5
| 529 students
Rank: #99.
Whitcomb Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
350 W. Mauna Loa Ave.
Glendora, CA 91740
(626) 852-4550
Glendora, CA 91740
(626) 852-4550
Grades: 9-12
| 60 students
Rank: n/an/a
Williams Educational Center
Special Education School
301 S. Loraine Ave.
Glendora, CA 91741
(626) 963-1611
Glendora, CA 91741
(626) 963-1611
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Glendora Unified School District?
Glendora Unified School District manages 10 public schools serving 6,652 students.
What is the rank of Glendora Unified School District?
Glendora Unified School District is ranked #303 out of 1,939 school districts in California (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Glendora Unified School District?
47% of Glendora Unified School District students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Glendora Unified School District?
Glendora Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Glendora Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,512 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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