Glendora Unified
Glendora Unified has 9 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 53.6/100 — 9.8 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Glendora High at 70/100, where 31.1% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $11,428 per student (below the state average of $14,815). 1 school shows positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 13.9%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Solid 54.7/100 | 5 | 28.9% | 8.6% |
| Middle | Solid 55.0/100 | 2 | 29.4% | 10.2% |
| High | Developing 49.4/100 | 2 | 16.3% | 30.6% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Glendora Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Glendora Unified's middle schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 55.0.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -6.7pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 40.8 points — showing significant variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 13.9%, 4.3pp above the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 2.6%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Glendora High leads the district at 70 with 31.1% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Glendora Unified
Hidden gems: 1 school in Glendora Unified is classified as Growth Engine — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Glendora Unified spends $11,428 per student in current expenditures — $3,386 below the state average of $14,815.
Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020
Teacher compensation
CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25
Elementary Schools (5)
Glendora Unified has 5 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 54.7 — 10.9 points above the state average of 43.8.
Growth averages -6.7pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Cullen Elementary with a Scope Score of 62 and 33.2% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cullen Elementary Glendora Unified Solid Base | 33.2% | Solid 62/100 |
| 2 | La Fetra Elementary Glendora Unified Culture First | 31.3% | Solid 57/100 |
| 3 | Sutherland Elementary Glendora Unified Culture First | 34.2% | Solid 57/100 |
| 4 | Sellers Elementary Glendora Unified Culture First | 28.5% | Solid 54/100 |
| 5 | Stanton Elementary Glendora Unified Culture First | 17.1% | Developing 43/100 |
Middle Schools (2)
Glendora Unified has 2 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 55.0 — 14.5 points above the state average of 40.5.
District-wide growth averages +0.7pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring middle school is Goddard Middle with a Scope Score of 61 and 36.6% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Goddard Middle Glendora Unified Solid Base | 36.6% | Solid 61/100 |
| 2 | Sandburg Middle Glendora Unified Growth Engine | 22.2% | Developing 49/100 |
High Schools (2)
Glendora Unified has 2 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 49.4 — 1.9 points near the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is Glendora High with a Scope Score of 70 and 31.1% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Glendora High Glendora Unified Strong All-Around | 31.1% | Solid 70/100 |
| 2 | Whitcomb Continuation High Glendora Unified Building Momentum | 1.5% | Needs Support 29/100 |
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.
What Scope Scores can't tell you about Glendora Unified
- 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 resources are distributed across schools within the district
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