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Glendora Unified

Above Average2024–25 data9 schools · avg 53.6/100

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.

Avg Scope Score
53.6
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
40.8
29.0 – 69.8
Avg Exceeded %
26.2%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
13.9%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
9
With Scope Scores
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementarySolid
54.7/100
528.9%8.6%
MiddleSolid
55.0/100
229.4%10.2%
HighDeveloping
49.4/100
216.3%30.6%

K–12 pipeline

The typical school path in Glendora Unified, top-scoring shown first.

Elementary
54.7
avg score · 5 schools
+2 more elementary schools
Middle
55.0
avg score · 2 schools
Goddard Middle
Solid
61/100
Sandburg Middle
Developing
49/100
High
49.4
avg score · 2 schools
Glendora High
Solid
70/100
Whitcomb Continuation High
Needs Support
29/100

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

4 Culture First2 Solid Base1 Strong All-Around1 Growth Engine1 Building Momentum

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

Hispanic
49.3%
White
28.2%
Asian
12.6%
Black
1.3%
Other
8.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
35%
Economic need indicator · district avg

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.

Per-Pupil Spending
$11,428
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
6,833
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 9.9%
$10,403 → $11,428
Spending Efficiency
4.69
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 72%Support 26%Other 2%
NCES F-33 Finance · District-level data — not school-specific

Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020

Teacher compensation

Salary Range
$54,836–$117,534
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
345
Full-time equivalent teachers

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.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Cullen Elementary
Glendora Unified Solid Base
33.2%Solid
62/100
2La Fetra Elementary
Glendora Unified Culture First
31.3%Solid
57/100
3Sutherland Elementary
Glendora Unified Culture First
34.2%Solid
57/100
4Sellers Elementary
Glendora Unified Culture First
28.5%Solid
54/100
5Stanton 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.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Goddard Middle
Glendora Unified Solid Base
36.6%Solid
61/100
2Sandburg 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.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Glendora High
Glendora Unified Strong All-Around
31.1%Solid
70/100
2Whitcomb 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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Glendora Unified a good school district?
Glendora Unified has 9 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 53.6/100, which is 9.8 points above the California state average of 43.8. 26.2% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across six dimensions. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in Glendora Unified?
The highest-scoring school in Glendora Unified is Glendora High with a Scope Score of 70/100 and 31.1% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Glendora Unified spend per student?
Glendora Unified spends $11,428 per student in current expenditures. The state average is $14,815. Spending data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data Fiscal Survey (F-33). Higher spending does not automatically mean better outcomes — the Scope Score measures what happens in the classroom regardless of budget.
What is the teacher salary range in Glendora Unified?
Teacher salaries in Glendora Unified range from $54,836–$117,534 based on the district's salary schedule (CDE Form J-90). The California statewide median teacher salary is approximately $98,000.
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-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Full methodology and weights.