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Elementary Schools in Upland, California

Near Average2024–25 data12 schools · avg 47.1/100

Upland, California has 12 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 47.1/100 — 3.4 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Pepper Tree Elementary at 67/100, where 36.6% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Upland schools average 21.9% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 18.6% (near the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
47.1
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
36.9
29.8 – 66.7
Avg Exceeded %
21.9%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
18.6%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
12
With Scope Scores

How Upland schools compare

Upland's 12 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 47.1 — 3.4 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 29.8 to 66.7, a 36.9-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Pepper Tree Elementary with a Scope Score of 67 and 36.6% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Upland averages 18.6%, which is near the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Scope Score weights exceeded (40%), met (22%), growth (15%), absenteeism (10%), suspension (5%), ELPAC (5%), baseline (3%)

School archetypes in Upland

4 Strong All-Around8 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Schools in Upland ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Pepper Tree Elementary
Upland Unified Strong All-Around
36.6%Solid
67/100
2Magnolia Elementary
Upland Unified Strong All-Around
40.4%Solid
63/100
3Upland High
Upland Unified Strong All-Around
24.9%Solid
62/100
4Valencia Elementary
Upland Unified Strong All-Around
37.3%Solid
62/100
5Upland Elementary
Upland Unified Building Momentum
23.9%Developing
48/100
6Sierra Vista Elementary
Upland Unified Building Momentum
18.4%Developing
46/100
7Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation
Upland Unified Building Momentum
19.5%Developing
44/100
8Sycamore Elementary
Upland Unified Building Momentum
17.9%Developing
41/100
9Cabrillo Elementary
Upland Unified Building Momentum
17.9%Developing
39/100
10Citrus Elementary
Upland Unified Building Momentum
11.7%Developing
34/100
11Baldy View Elementary
Upland Unified Building Momentum
14.0%Developing
31/100
12Hillside High
Upland Unified Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
30/100

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

Private Schools in Upland

Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.

Western Christian High School
Brethren · Grades 9-12 · 395 students
7:1Private
St. Joseph School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 329 students
27:1Private
Stone Ridge Academy
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-12 · 113 students
11:1Private
Montessori Academy of Upland
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-1 · 17 students
3:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Upland

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Upland good?
Upland's 12 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 47.1/100, which is 3.4 points above the California state average of 43.8. 21.9% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Upland?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Upland is Pepper Tree Elementary with a Scope Score of 67/100 and 36.6% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Upland schools compare to the state average?
Upland elementary schools average a Scope Score of 47.1 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (3.4 points above). The exceeded rate averages 21.9% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 18.6% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 29.8 to 66.7, a 36.9-point spread.
How many schools are in Upland?
Upland has 12 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.

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