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Azusa Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 6,730 students in Azusa Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Azusa Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
16 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
6,730 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
316 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Azusa Unified School District, which is ranked #1226 of all 1,931 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 87% has decreased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1162 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
29%
Graduation Rate
87%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.64
# American Indian Students
6 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
179 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
3%
12%
# Hispanic Students
6,168 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
92%
55%
# Black Students
72 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
197 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
3%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
107 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
690
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
481
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
510
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
482
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
538
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
482
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
517
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
497
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
506
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
469
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
498
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
517
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
543
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,711 is higher than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,879 is higher than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$160 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$134 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,711
$21,485
Spending / Student
$19,879
$19,787
Best Azusa Unified School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Azusa High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
240 N. Cerritos Ave.
Azusa, CA 91702
(626) 815-3400
Azusa, CA 91702
(626) 815-3400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,206 students
Rank: #22.
Slauson Intermediate
(Math: 25% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
340 W. Fifth St.
Azusa, CA 91702
(626) 815-5144
Azusa, CA 91702
(626) 815-5144
Grades: 7-8
| 372 students
Rank: #33.
Victor F. Hodge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 W. 11th St.
Azusa, CA 91702
(626) 815-4800
Azusa, CA 91702
(626) 815-4800
Grades: K-6
| 541 students
Rank: #44.
Alice M. Ellington Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5034 N. Clydebank
Azusa, CA 91702
(626) 858-6800
Azusa, CA 91702
(626) 858-6800
Grades: K-8
| 267 students
Rank: #55.
Paramount Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
409 W. Paramount St.
Azusa, CA 91702
(626) 815-5104
Azusa, CA 91702
(626) 815-5104
Grades: K-6
| 633 students
Rank: #66.
Gladstone High School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1340 N. Enid
Azusa, CA 91702
(626) 815-3600
Azusa, CA 91702
(626) 815-3600
Grades: 9-12
| 629 students
Rank: #77.
W. R. Powell Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1035 E. Mauna Loa
Azusa, CA 91702
(626) 633-8500
Azusa, CA 91702
(626) 633-8500
Grades: K-6
| 208 students
Rank: #88.
Clifford D. Murray Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
505 E. Renwick Rd.
Azusa, CA 91702
(626) 633-8700
Azusa, CA 91702
(626) 633-8700
Grades: K-6
| 464 students
Rank: #99.
Foothill Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
151 N. Fenimore Ave.
Azusa, CA 91702
(626) 815-6600
Azusa, CA 91702
(626) 815-6600
Grades: 7-8
| 285 students
Rank: #1010.
Magnolia Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
945 E. Nearfield
Azusa, CA 91702
(626) 815-5800
Azusa, CA 91702
(626) 815-5800
Grades: K-6
| 384 students
Rank: #1111.
Henry Dalton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 E. 10th St.
Azusa, CA 91702
(626) 815-5245
Azusa, CA 91702
(626) 815-5245
Grades: K-6
| 366 students
Rank: #1212.
Center Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5500 N. Cerritos Ave.
Azusa, CA 91702
(626) 815-5184
Azusa, CA 91702
(626) 815-5184
Grades: 7-8
| 263 students
Rank: #1313.
Charles H. Lee Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
550 N. Cerritos Ave.
Azusa, CA 91702
(626) 815-5269
Azusa, CA 91702
(626) 815-5269
Grades: K-6
| 377 students
Rank: #1414.
Valleydale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 S. Lark Ellen
Azusa, CA 91702
(626) 633-8600
Azusa, CA 91702
(626) 633-8600
Grades: K-6
| 531 students
Rank: #1515.
Sierra High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1040 E. Gladstone St.
Azusa, CA 91702
(626) 852-8300
Azusa, CA 91702
(626) 852-8300
Grades: 9-12
| 183 students
Rank: n/an/a
Longfellow
Magnet School
245 W. 10th St.
Azusa, CA 91702
(626) 815-4700
Azusa, CA 91702
(626) 815-4700
Grades: K
| 21 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Azusa Unified School District?
Azusa Unified School District manages 16 public schools serving 6,730 students.
What is the rank of Azusa Unified School District?
Azusa Unified School District is ranked #1226 out of 1,931 school districts in California (bottom 50%) 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Azusa Unified School District?
92% of Azusa Unified School District students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Azusa Unified School District?
Azusa Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Azusa Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,879 is higher than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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