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 2026-27 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 6,362 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 51% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
10 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
6,362 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
275 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Glendora Unified School District, which is ranked #265 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#268 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
29%
Graduation Rate
97%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)17.9%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
15%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
50%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
27%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,824 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,872 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$120 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$95 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$18,824
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$14,872
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Glendora Unified School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sutherland Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1330 North Amelia Ave.
Glendora, CA 91740
(626) 852-4614
Glendora, CA 91740
(626) 852-4614
Gr: K-5 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Goddard Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
859 East Sierra Madre Ave.
Glendora, CA 91741
(626) 852-4500
Glendora, CA 91741
(626) 852-4500
Gr: 6-8 | 728 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Cullen Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
440 North Live Oak Ave.
Glendora, CA 91741
(626) 852-4593
Glendora, CA 91741
(626) 852-4593
Gr: K-5 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
La Fetra Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
547 West Bennett Ave.
Glendora, CA 91741
(626) 852-4566
Glendora, CA 91741
(626) 852-4566
Gr: K-5 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Sellers Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 North Loraine Ave.
Glendora, CA 91741
(626) 852-4574
Glendora, CA 91741
(626) 852-4574
Gr: K-5 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #66.
Glendora High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1600 East Foothill Blvd.
Glendora, CA 91741
(626) 963-5731
Glendora, CA 91741
(626) 963-5731
Gr: 9-12 | 2,069 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #77.
Sandburg Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
819 West Bennett Ave.
Glendora, CA 91741
(626) 852-4530
Glendora, CA 91741
(626) 852-4530
Gr: 6-8 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #88.
Stanton Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
725 South Vecino Ave.
Glendora, CA 91740
(626) 852-4604
Glendora, CA 91740
(626) 852-4604
Gr: K-5 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #99.
Whitcomb Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
350 West Mauna Loa Ave.
Glendora, CA 91740
(626) 852-4550
Glendora, CA 91740
(626) 852-4550
Gr: 9-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: n/an/a
Williams Educational Center
Special Education School
301 South Loraine Ave.
Glendora, CA 91741
(626) 963-1611
Glendora, CA 91741
(626) 963-1611
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Glendora Unified School District?
Glendora Unified School District manages 10 public schools serving 6,362 students.
What is the rank of Glendora Unified School District?
Glendora Unified School District is ranked #265 out of 1,903 school districts in California (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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?
50% of Glendora Unified School District students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 15% 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 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Glendora Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,872 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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