Upland Unified
Upland Unified has 12 ranked schools across elementary and high levels 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. The district spends $12,618 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 18.6%, near the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Developing 47.3/100 | 10 | 23.8% | 13.7% |
| High | Developing 46.2/100 | 2 | 12.5% | 42.9% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Upland Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Upland Unified's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 47.3.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -6.2pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 36.9 points — showing significant variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 18.6%, 0.5pp near the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 2.0%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Pepper Tree Elementary leads the district at 67 with 36.6% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Upland Unified
Hidden gems: 2 schools in Upland Unified are classified as On the Rise (2) — 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
Upland Unified spends $12,618 per student in current expenditures — $2,196 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 (10)
Upland Unified has 10 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 47.3 — 3.5 points above the state average of 43.8.
Growth averages -6.2pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Pepper Tree Elementary with a Scope Score of 67 and 36.6% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pepper Tree Elementary Upland Unified Building Momentum | 36.6% | Solid 67/100 |
| 2 | Magnolia Elementary Upland Unified Solid Base | 40.4% | Solid 63/100 |
| 3 | Valencia Elementary Upland Unified Strong All-Around | 37.3% | Solid 62/100 |
| 4 | Upland Elementary Upland Unified Building Momentum | 23.9% | Developing 48/100 |
| 5 | Sierra Vista Elementary Upland Unified Building Momentum | 18.4% | Developing 46/100 |
| 6 | Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation Upland Unified Building Momentum | 19.5% | Developing 44/100 |
| 7 | Sycamore Elementary Upland Unified On the Rise | 17.9% | Developing 41/100 |
| 8 | Cabrillo Elementary Upland Unified Building Momentum | 17.9% | Developing 39/100 |
| 9 | Citrus Elementary Upland Unified On the Rise | 11.7% | Developing 34/100 |
| 10 | Baldy View Elementary Upland Unified Building Momentum | 14.0% | Developing 31/100 |
High Schools (2)
Upland Unified has 2 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 46.2 — 1.3 points near the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is Upland High with a Scope Score of 62 and 24.9% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Upland High Upland Unified Strong All-Around | 24.9% | Solid 62/100 |
| 2 | Hillside 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.
What Scope Scores can't tell you about Upland 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