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.
Public 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.
Overall District Rank
#268 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
34%
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
0.63
% 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.
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 Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sutherland Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1330 North Amelia Ave.
Glendora, CA 91740
(626) 852-4614
Glendora, CA 91740
(626) 852-4614
Grades: K-5
| 471 students
Rank: #22.
Goddard Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
859 East Sierra Madre Ave.
Glendora, CA 91741
(626) 852-4500
Glendora, CA 91741
(626) 852-4500
Grades: 6-8
| 736 students
Rank: #33.
Cullen Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
440 North Live Oak Ave.
Glendora, CA 91741
(626) 852-4593
Glendora, CA 91741
(626) 852-4593
Grades: K-5
| 540 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
La Fetra Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
547 West Bennett Ave.
Glendora, CA 91741
(626) 852-4566
Glendora, CA 91741
(626) 852-4566
Grades: K-5
| 594 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Sellers Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 North Loraine Ave.
Glendora, CA 91741
(626) 852-4574
Glendora, CA 91741
(626) 852-4574
Grades: K-5
| 547 students
Rank: #66.
Glendora High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1600 East Foothill Blvd.
Glendora, CA 91741
(626) 963-5731
Glendora, CA 91741
(626) 963-5731
Grades: 9-12
| 2,151 students
Rank: #77.
Sandburg Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
819 West Bennett Ave.
Glendora, CA 91741
(626) 852-4530
Glendora, CA 91741
(626) 852-4530
Grades: 6-8
| 682 students
Rank: #88.
Stanton Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
725 South Vecino Ave.
Glendora, CA 91740
(626) 852-4604
Glendora, CA 91740
(626) 852-4604
Grades: K-5
| 538 students
Rank: #99.
Whitcomb Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
350 West Mauna Loa Ave.
Glendora, CA 91740
(626) 852-4550
Glendora, CA 91740
(626) 852-4550
Grades: 9-12
| 88 students
Rank: n/an/a
Williams Educational Center
Special Education School
301 South 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 6,347 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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