Summary:
The city of Upland, California is home to 14 schools that serve students from elementary through high school, all part of the Upland Unified School District. The district is ranked 603 out of 1,568 districts in California and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger. While the district has a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools, a few standouts emerge based on the data.
Pepper Tree Elementary and Magnolia Elementary are consistently among the top elementary schools in the state, with 4-star ratings from SchoolDigger and strong test scores, particularly in English Language Arts. At the high school level, Upland High stands out with a 4-star rating, a high 95.9% four-year graduation rate, and a relatively low 3.7% dropout rate. The district's middle school, Pioneer Junior High, also performs well, ranking in the top 15% of California middle schools with a 4-star rating.
However, the data also reveals significant disparities within the district. Hillside High stands out as the district's lowest-performing high school, with low test scores, high chronic absenteeism, and a relatively high 10.5% dropout rate. This suggests the need for targeted interventions and support to address the underlying issues and improve student outcomes at the district's underperforming schools.
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