Photo: Los Angeles · CC BY-SA 3.0Azusa’s public schools score below 58% of California districts on tests and graduation
On the state math tests, 23% of Azusa’s students scored proficient, below the California average (33%). The grade covers the public school district serving Azusa, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within California, not nationally.
From California state tests taken in spring 2022, when 97% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Azusa’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 588 California towns with household incomes within a quarter of Azusa’s, its schools beat 29%, lower than their 42% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 37% of tested students were proficient in reading and 23% in math, against 47% and 33% statewide; 97% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
84% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86% across California. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $22,630 per student, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Seven elementary schools, then one middle and one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Gladstone Middle, then Azusa High. Enrollment is up 8% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
St. Frances of Rome School (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Azusa’s grade
C+: better than 42% of California school districts, #593 of 847 California towns. Both inputs trail the California average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Azusa, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Azusa
Gladstone Middle
Grades 6–8 · 1,326 students · 22:1 students per teacher · in Covina
7th grade in Azusa
Gladstone Middle
Grades 6–8 · 1,326 students · 22:1 students per teacher · in Covina
8th grade in Azusa
Gladstone Middle
Grades 6–8 · 1,326 students · 22:1 students per teacher · in Covina
10th grade in Azusa
Azusa High
Grades 9–12 · 1,609 students · 21:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Azusa
Azusa High
Grades 9–12 · 1,609 students · 21:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Azusa
Azusa High
Grades 9–12 · 1,609 students · 21:1 students per teacher
Azusa’s public schools are run by Azusa Unified School District. Parts of Azusa (13% of its land) are served by Duarte Unified instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Azusa vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the California towns that share Azusa’s borders.
Every school in Azusa
11 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with California’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (Longfellow).
Questions about Azusa’s schools
Are Azusa’s schools good?
On California’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Azusa children attend score below 58% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade, #593 of 847 California towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 29%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Azusa in?
Azusa Unified School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 6,028 students in 10 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Azusa are served by Duarte Unified.
Where do Azusa kids go to high school?
Azusa High, with 1,609 students.
What is Azusa’s graduation rate?
84% of the class of 2023 in Azusa Unified School District graduated in four years, against 86% across California.
How much does Azusa spend per student?
$22,630 in Azusa Unified School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Azusa?
Yes: St. Frances of Rome School (Catholic, grades K–8, 99 students).
Parents talk
What Azusa families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within California. Stars are from neighbors.