Upland Junior High School

444 E. 11th St.
Upland, CA 91785
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 667 students in grades 7-8, Upland Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 667 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Upland Junior High School's student population of 667 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
667 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Upland Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Upland Junior High School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#7677 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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14%
33%
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28%
47%
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15%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
5%
12%
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Hispanic
75%
55%
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Black
10%
5%
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White
7%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.42
This chart displays the diversity score of Upland Junior High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Upland Junior High School's ranking?
Upland Junior High School is ranked #7677 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Upland Junior High School?
667 students attend Upland Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Upland Junior High School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Upland Junior High School?
Upland Junior High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Upland Junior High School offer ?
Upland Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Upland Junior High School part of?
Upland Junior High School is part of Upland Unified School District.

School Reviews

5   1/20/2020
I am a student at the school and the school is great. The students are always there when another student needs help. Now I am a principal honour roll.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Andrea Valdivia

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 667 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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