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Glendora Unified School District

500 N. Loraine Ave.
Glendora, CA 91741-2964
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

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 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 6,347 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.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools in Glendora Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
10 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
6,347 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
266 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Glendora Unified School District, which is ranked #265 of all 1,910 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#268 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 20%)
52%
34%
61%
47%
40%
29%
97%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.66
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
15%
12%
% Hispanic
49%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
28%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,078 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,113 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$96 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$83 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,078
$19,974
Spending / Student
$13,113
$18,396

Best Glendora Unified School District ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sutherland Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1330 North Amelia Ave.
Glendora, CA 91740
(626) 852-4614
Gr: K-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Goddard Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
859 East Sierra Madre Ave.
Glendora, CA 91741
(626) 852-4500
Gr: 6-8 | 736 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Cullen Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
440 North Live Oak Ave.
Glendora, CA 91741
(626) 852-4593
Gr: K-5 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
La Fetra Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
547 West Bennett Ave.
Glendora, CA 91741
(626) 852-4566
Gr: K-5 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Sellers Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
500 North Loraine Ave.
Glendora, CA 91741
(626) 852-4574
Gr: K-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #66.
Glendora High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1600 East Foothill Blvd.
Glendora, CA 91741
(626) 963-5731
Gr: 9-12 | 2,151 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #77.
Sandburg Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
819 West Bennett Ave.
Glendora, CA 91741
(626) 852-4530
Gr: 6-8 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #88.
Stanton Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
725 South Vecino Ave.
Glendora, CA 91740
(626) 852-4604
Gr: K-5 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #99.
Whitcomb Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
350 West Mauna Loa Ave.
Glendora, CA 91740
(626) 852-4550
Gr: 9-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: n/an/a
Williams Educational Center
Special Education School
301 South Loraine Ave.
Glendora, CA 91741
(626) 963-1611

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Glendora Unified School District?
Glendora Unified School District manages 10 public schools serving 6,347 students.
What is the rank of Glendora Unified School District?
Glendora Unified School District is ranked #265 out of 1,910 school districts in California (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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?
49% of Glendora Unified School District students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% 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 $13,113 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 6,347 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : 97% (Top 5% in CA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 40% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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