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 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 6,509 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 71% 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
10,356 Schools
# Students
6,509 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
271 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
District Rank
Glendora Unified School District, which is ranked #299 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 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
0.64
# American Indian Students
10 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
925 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
14%
12%
# Hispanic Students
3,132 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
48%
55%
# Black Students
95 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
1,909 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
29%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
427 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
510
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
439
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
430
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
465
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
438
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
455
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
436
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
495
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
496
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
579
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
545
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
591
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
630
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,703 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,787 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$96 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$83 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,703
$21,485
Spending / Student
$12,787
$19,787
Best Glendora Unified School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sutherland Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 455 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Cullen Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 585 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Goddard Middle School
Magnet 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
| 725 students
Rank: #44.
Sellers Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 556 students
Rank: #55.
La Fetra Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 597 students
Rank: #66.
Glendora High School
Magnet 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
| 2,273 students
Rank: #77.
Sandburg Middle School
Magnet 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
| 701 students
Rank: #88.
Stanton Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 545 students
Rank: #99.
Whitcomb Continuation High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 72 students
Rank: n/an/a
Williams Educational Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet 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 6,509 students.
What is the rank of Glendora Unified School District?
Glendora Unified School District is ranked #299 out of 1,931 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?
48% of Glendora Unified School District students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 7% 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 24:1, 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 $12,787 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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