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Schools in 91786 — Upland, California

91786 has 10 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 43.7 — 0.1 points near the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 29.8 to 63.3, a 33.5-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
43.7
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
33.5
29.8 – 63.3
Avg Exceeded %
18.9%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
21.0%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
10
With Scope Scores

How 91786 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Magnolia Elementary with a Scope Score of 63 and 40.4% of students exceeding standard.

Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 6.3 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 91786. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 91786 averages 21.0%, below the state average of 18.1%.

How 91786 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 91786
91786Upland10Developing
43.7/100
91789Walnut10Solid
69.2/100
+25.5
91790West Covina8Developing
43.8/100
+0.1
91791West Covina9Solid
52.7/100
+9.0
91780Temple City4Solid
57.8/100
+14.1
91776San Gabriel7Solid
50.6/100
+6.9

School archetypes in 91786

2 On the Rise1 Solid Base1 Strong All-Around6 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 2 schools in 91786 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

All schools in 91786

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

Schools in 91786 on the map

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 91786

  • 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 10 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 43.7/100, which is 0.1 points near the California state average of 43.8. 18.9% 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 Magnolia Elementary with a Scope Score of 63/100 and 40.4% 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 43.7 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (0.1 points near). The exceeded rate averages 18.9% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 21.0% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 29.8 to 63.3, a 33.5-point spread.
How many schools are in Upland?
Upland has 10 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.