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Schools in Loma Linda · Redlands Unified School District

Loma Linda’s public schools outscore 65% of California districts

The grade covers the public school district serving Loma Linda, 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.

#296of 847 California townsK–12Where will my kid go?

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.

Reading proficiency
51%
▲ 4 pts vs CA 47%
2021–22
Math proficiency
35%
▲ 2 pts vs CA 33%
2021–22
Graduate on time
86%
▼ 0 pts vs CA 86%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$18.4K
▼ 13% vs CA $21.2K
FY2024
Students per teacher
22.2
CA 21.6 · larger classes
Schools in town
2
11,634 students on the public path
In brief

Loma Linda’s schools, in brief

Better than its incomes would predict

Among the 563 California towns with household incomes within a quarter of Loma Linda’s, its schools beat 78%, higher than their 65% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on tests

Reading proficiency is 51% and math 35% in spring 2022, against 47% and 33% statewide; 86% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $18,357 per student, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

Two elementary schools, then four middle and three high schools

Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓

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.

The School Grade

What’s behind Loma Linda’s grade

B+ Test scoresC Graduation

B+: better than 65% of California school districts, #296 of 847 California towns. Test scores are above the California average; graduation is below it.

California school districts we grade (1,872)Better than 65%
Lower resultsHigher results
California towns with similar household incomes (563)Better than 78%
BB+A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 10,465 test results and a graduating class of 1,656 could put Loma Linda anywhere from B to B+. The tests are from spring 2022, when 97% of Loma Linda’s students in the tested grades sat them (10,463 in math, 10,467 in reading).

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Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Loma Linda, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
K–52 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressNo scores
6–84 middle schoolsDepends on your addressNo scores
9–123 high schoolsDepends on your addressNo scores

Loma Linda’s public schools are run by Redlands Unified School District, which also serves Highland and Redlands. Parts of Loma Linda (3% of its land) are served by Colton Joint 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.

Redlands Unified School DistrictGrades K–12 · 25 schools · 19,105 students · 22.2 per teacher (CA 21.6)
$18,357CA $21,206 · FY2024
B+
Test scores · 2021–22

Above the state in reading

Reading51%
State average 46.7% · 10467 students tested
Math35%
State average 33.1% · 10463 students tested

Loma Linda vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the California towns that share Loma Linda’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
Loma LindaB+Redlands Unified
RedlandsB+Redlands Unified
San BernardinoC+San Bernardino City Unified
ColtonCColton Joint Unified

Every school in Loma Linda

9 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).

District schools in Loma Lindaby address
Bryn Mawr Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–5
622 students24:1Rate it →
Mission Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–5 · Redlands
594 students24:1Rate it →
Also serving Loma Lindain other towns
Cope Middle
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Redlands
1,191 students22:1Rate it →
Beattie Middle
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Highland
1,072 students21:1Rate it →
Clement Middle
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Redlands
1,023 students20:1Rate it →
Moore Middle
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Redlands
988 students20:1Rate it →
Redlands Senior High
High · Grades 9–12 · Redlands
2,189 students22:1Rate it →
Citrus Valley High
High · Grades 9–12 · Redlands
2,110 students23:1Rate it →
Redlands East Valley High
High · Grades 9–12 · Redlands
1,845 students21:1Rate it →

Questions about Loma Linda’s schools

Are Loma Linda’s schools good?

By California’s own tests, yes: the public schools Loma Linda children attend outscore 65% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade, #296 of 847 California towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 78%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Loma Linda in?

Redlands Unified School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 19,105 students in 25 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Loma Linda are served by Colton Joint Unified.

Where do Loma Linda kids go to high school?

One of 3 high schools, depending on your address: Redlands Senior High, Citrus Valley High and Redlands East Valley High.

What is Loma Linda’s graduation rate?

86% of the class of 2023 in Redlands Unified School District graduated in four years, against 86% across California.

How much does Loma Linda spend per student?

$18,357 in Redlands Unified School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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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.