Top Rankings
San Marino Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,747 students in San Marino Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in San Marino Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 83% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 86% (versus the 47% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in San Marino Unified School District are Valentine Elementary School, Carver Elementary School and Huntington Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. San Marino Unified School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
2,747 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
128 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
San Marino Unified School District, which is ranked #12 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 96% has increased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#11 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
29%
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.64
# American Indian Students
3 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,688 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
61%
12%
# Hispanic Students
165 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
55%
# Black Students
15 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
548 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
20%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
325 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
12%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
258
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
189
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
216
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
230
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
200
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
221
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
210
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
213
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
204
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
215
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
203
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
195
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
193
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,211 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,113 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$39 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,211
$21,485
Spending / Student
$14,113
$19,787
Best San Marino Unified School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Valentine Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1650 Hntngtn Dr.
San Marino, CA 91108
(626) 299-7090
San Marino, CA 91108
(626) 299-7090
Grades: K-5
| 673 students
Rank: #22.
Carver Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3100 Hntngtn Dr.
San Marino, CA 91108
(626) 299-7080
San Marino, CA 91108
(626) 299-7080
Grades: K-5
| 641 students
Rank: #33.
Huntington Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1700 Hntngtn Dr.
San Marino, CA 91108
(626) 299-7060
San Marino, CA 91108
(626) 299-7060
Grades: 6-8
| 627 students
Rank: #44.
San Marino High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2701 Hntngtn Dr.
San Marino, CA 91108
(626) 299-7020
San Marino, CA 91108
(626) 299-7020
Grades: 9-12
| 806 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to San Marino Unified School District?
San Marino Unified School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,747 students.
What is the rank of San Marino Unified School District?
San Marino Unified School District is ranked #12 out of 1,931 school districts in California (top 1%) 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 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in San Marino Unified School District?
61% of San Marino Unified School District students are Asian, 20% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of San Marino Unified School District?
San Marino Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is San Marino Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,113 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
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