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Elementary Schools in Upland, California: Upland schools average 2.8 points above the state — but the range is 37.1 points wide.

Near Average2024–25 data10 schools · avg 47.6/100

Upland, California has 10 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 47.6/100 — 2.8 points above the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Pepper Tree Elementary at 66/100, where 36.6% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Upland schools average 23.8% exceeded standard (state: 21.3%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 13.7% (below the state average of 17.9%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
47.6
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
37.1
28.9 – 66.1
Avg Exceeded %
23.8%
State avg: 21.3%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
13.7%
State avg: 17.9%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
10
With Scope Scores
LevelSchoolsAvg ScoreExceededvs State
Elementary10Developing
47.6/100
23.8%+2.8
High2Developing
41.9/100
12.5%-1.8

How Upland schools compare

Upland has 10 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 47.6/100 — 2.8 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

The top-ranked school is Pepper Tree Elementary with a Scope Score of 66 and 36.6% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Upland averages 13.7% — below the state average of 17.9%.

How we score · Weighted composite of test performance, growth, and school climate · Full weights on the methodology page

School archetypes in Upland

3 Strong All-Around7 Building Momentum

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

For the data nerds

Every school in Upland

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Pepper Tree Elementary
Upland Unified Strong All-Around
36.6%Solid
66/100
2Magnolia Elementary
Upland Unified Strong All-Around
40.4%Solid
64/100
3Valencia Elementary
Upland Unified Strong All-Around
37.3%Solid
63/100
4Upland High
Upland Unified Building Momentum
24.9%Solid
57/100
5Upland Elementary
Upland Unified Building Momentum
23.9%Developing
47/100
6Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation
Upland Unified Building Momentum
19.5%Developing
45/100
7Sierra Vista Elementary
Upland Unified Building Momentum
18.4%Developing
45/100
8Cabrillo Elementary
Upland Unified Building Momentum
17.9%Developing
40/100
9Sycamore Elementary
Upland Unified Building Momentum
17.9%Developing
40/100
10Citrus Elementary
Upland Unified Building Momentum
11.7%Developing
37/100
11Baldy View Elementary
Upland Unified Building Momentum
14.0%Needs Support
29/100
12Hillside High
Upland Unified Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
27/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 12 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools

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

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Upland good?
Upland's 10 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 47.6/100, which is 2.8 points above the state average. 23.8% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.3%). The Scope Score weights 6 dimensions for elementary schools: exceeded standard (38%), grade 3-to-5 growth (27%), met or exceeded (proficient) (20%), chronic absenteeism (5%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC English Learner 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 66/100 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 47.6/100 — 2.8 points above the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 23.8% vs. 21.3% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 13.7% vs. 17.9% statewide.
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 seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline 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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