Pepper Tree Elementary School
Pepper Tree Elementary School serves 768 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Pepper Tree Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Pepper Tree Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools 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%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Pepper Tree Elementary School's student population of 768 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 768 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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School Comparison
Pepper Tree Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Pepper Tree Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1105 out of 9602 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 13% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 34% | 54% |
| Black | 6% | 5% |
| White | 42% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 20% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Upland Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Pepper Tree Elementary School is Upland High School (1.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Pioneer Junior High School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Magnolia Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Upland Pioneer Junior High School Math: 54% | Reading: 70%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 7-8 | 843 students10
0.7 miles
245 W. 18th St.
Upland, CA 91784
(909) 949-7770 0.7 7-8 843 - Upland Magnolia Elementary School Math: 58% | Reading: 65%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-6 | 611 students10
1.0 miles
465 W. 15th St.
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 949-7750 1 K-6 611 - Upland Valencia Elementary School Math: 56% | Reading: 64%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-6 | 627 students10
1.1 miles
541 W. 22nd St.
Upland, CA 91784
(909) 949-7830 1.1 K-6 627 - Upland Sycamore Elementary School Math: 41% | Reading: 55%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-6 | 472 students10
1.3 miles
1075 W. 13th St.
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 982-0347 1.3 K-6 472 - Upland Sierra Vista Elementary School Math: 41% | Reading: 58%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-6 | 450 students10
1.5 miles
253 E. 14th St.
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 949-7780 1.5 K-6 450
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