Arcadia Unified, CA - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Arcadia Unified

Arcadia Unified is a mid-sized district in Los Angeles County that serves kindergarten through twelfth grade across a community spanning Arcadia, Monrovia, Sierra Madre, Temple City, and smaller adjoining areas. The district's student enrollment is substantial, with representation that skews notably toward Asian students, followed by Hispanic, white, and multiracial populations in much smaller shares. Free and reduced price lunch data was not available, so the economic need profile of the student body cannot be characterized from the data at hand.

Academically, Arcadia sits in the top quartile among Los Angeles County's districts on overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades. In English language arts, the district shows proficiency rates in the low-to-mid-seventies across grades three through eight, with performance generally steady and slightly stronger in the middle grades. Mathematics proficiency ranges from the high seventies in third grade to the mid-sixties by seventh grade, showing a familiar dip in early secondary school before stabilizing around sixty-eight percent in eighth grade. Science proficiency is lower, with about two-thirds of fifth graders and just over half of eighth graders meeting standards. These patterns reflect state and national trends where science proficiency typically lags behind literacy and math. The district also stood out on an older state assessment in eighth-grade social studies, though more recent data in that subject is not available. Chronic absenteeism is notably low for the district, placing it in the top quartile countywide, a signal of strong family and student engagement.

One area where data is missing is the high school graduation rate, which would complete the picture of student outcomes from entry through exit. Without that metric, a parent considering the district cannot see whether Arcadia's strong elementary and middle school performance translates into strong college and career readiness at the secondary level.

Per-pupil spending in Arcadia is below the county median, suggesting the district operates relatively efficiently or, alternatively, may have fewer resources than some neighboring districts to address additional needs.

The housing market in Arcadia is expensive, with median home values well above the state benchmark and rents correspondingly high. This reflects a community where a home purchase requires substantial income, and families renting face rent burdens that approach half of median household income. The district approved a significant school facilities bond in November 2024 that will fund repairs and upgrades to aging campuses, many built over seven decades ago. This modernization addresses safety, security, technology, drinking water systems, and classroom infrastructure, but it also raises property taxes on homeowners for the duration of bond repayment, a practical consideration for families evaluating a move to the area.

The district operates one alternative school, Rancho Learning Center, alongside its traditional elementary, middle, and high schools. A parent may want to reach out to the district directly to learn more about specialized pathways, dual-credit programs, or career-focused offerings at the secondary level, as those details were not available in the data provided.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

8,988

Grades

KG–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 18%

Black 1%

White 8%

Asian 67%

Two+ 6%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr ALL

62%

—

Gr 3

59%

74%

Gr 4

62%

77%

Gr 5

64%

82%

Gr 6

63%

76%

Gr 7

65%

79%

Gr 8

69%

78%

Gr 11

53%

—

Math

Gr ALL

59%

—

Gr 3

68%

80%

Gr 4

63%

77%

Gr 5

57%

74%

Gr 6

55%

74%

Gr 7

57%

71%

Gr 8

60%

72%

Gr 11

50%

—

Science

Gr ALL

45%

—

Gr 5

50%

73%

Gr 8

47%

61%

Gr 11

49%

—

Gr 12

—

Gr HS

48%

—

Gr UG_SEC

48%

—

Schools in this District

11 schools are officially reported under this district.

Arcadia High

Baldwin Stocker Elementary

Camino Grove Elementary

Richard Henry Dana Middle

First Avenue Middle

Foothills Middle

Highland Oaks Elementary

Holly Avenue Elementary

Hugo Reid Elementary

Longley Way Elementary

Rancho Learning Center (Alternative)

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

76%

Grade 3

72%

Grade 4

68%

Grade 5

68%

Grade 6

66%

Grade 7

68%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

69%

Grade 3

72%

Grade 4

75%

Grade 5

72%

Grade 6

75%

Grade 7

75%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

65%

Grade 5

57%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

82%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$1.42M

Year-over-year change+2.5%

Range across 5 ZIP codes$993K to $1.4M

vs. state typical1.82x

vs. national typical3.85x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (5 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
91006	Arcadia	$1.4M	+2.6%	46.2%
91007	Arcadia	$1.4M	+3.0%	45.7%
91024	Sierra Madre	$1.4M	-2.5%	5.3%
91780	Temple City	$1.1M	+1.9%	2.7%
91016	Monrovia	$993K	+1.2%	0.1%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$3,406/mo

Year-over-year change+3.9%

Range across 5 ZIP codes$2,979 to $3,848/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (5 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
91006	Arcadia	$3,848	+2.1%	46.2%
91007	Arcadia	$2,982	+4.8%	45.7%
91024	Sierra Madre	$3,254	+10.2%	5.3%
91780	Temple City	$3,338	+5.7%	2.7%
91016	Monrovia	$2,979	+5.2%	0.1%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$7,146/mo

Home price / national median income16.9x

Annual rent / national median income48.8%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$3,740/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$776,233 (-1.1% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

This profile is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information available. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on the school’s website, which may include more recent figures, additional programs, or updated enrollment data.