Bonita Unified, CA - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Bonita Unified

Bonita Unified is a mid-sized Los Angeles County school district serving kindergarten through high school across communities including San Dimas, La Verne, Glendora, Azusa, and Pomona. The enrollment is spread fairly evenly across grades, with slightly larger cohorts in the early elementary and secondary years. Racially and ethnically, the district is majority Hispanic, with substantial Asian and white populations as well, reflecting the diversity of the foothill and valley communities it serves. Data on the share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch and on English learner enrollment was not available, as were rates of students with individualized education plans.

In English language arts, the district's proficiency across tested grades runs consistently in the low-to-mid range, with third grade at the higher end and middle grades clustering around seven in ten students proficient or above. Math proficiency is notably softer, particularly in grades five through seven, where fewer than two-thirds of students meet standard. Science proficiency is materially lower still, running at or below mid-range in the two tested grades, grade five and eight. The district's overall proficiency index across subjects and tested grades places it in the top quartile among Los Angeles County's districts, a position it holds despite these variations; this reflects strength relative to the broader county. Chronic absenteeism sits above the county median, a pattern a parent may want to understand better by talking with the district.

The housing market surrounding the district spans communities with considerable variation. Home values cluster in the mid-to-high range for the region, and rental costs remain steep relative to household income. Property owners with school-age children pay into existing bond obligations and are also being asked to consider a new Proposition 39 facilities bond on the June ballot to fund repairs and upgrades across school sites. This would add to ongoing tax burden while funding district infrastructure and opening eligibility for state matching funds.

The district maintains a conventional structure alongside an alternative school, Vista, serving students whose needs fall outside traditional pathways, and a continuation high school at Chaparral. Beginning in 2025-2026, students have access to newly adopted ethnic studies courses as part of a district-wide curriculum adoption aligned with California law, which will eventually require the course for high school graduation statewide.

Per-pupil spending in Bonita Unified sits in the lower range within the county, a reflection of district finances relative to peers. Chronic absenteeism above the county median suggests an attendance dynamic worth examining as you consider whether this district fits your family's needs. The state testing picture is one of solid English language arts performance and moderate but notably softer performance in math and science. Parents weighing this district should speak directly with school sites about support structures in those areas and about how the district approaches intervention and acceleration for students working below grade level or ready to move ahead.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

9,957

Grades

KG–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 57%

Black 2%

White 21%

Asian 11%

Two+ 9%

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

63%

—

Gr 3

62%

75%

Gr 4

58%

73%

Gr 5

67%

79%

Gr 6

57%

81%

Gr 7

63%

82%

Gr 8

66%

79%

Gr 11

71%

—

Math

Gr ALL

51%

—

Gr 3

69%

81%

Gr 4

60%

76%

Gr 5

52%

70%

Gr 6

46%

73%

Gr 7

43%

64%

Gr 8

48%

69%

Gr 11

41%

—

Science

Gr ALL

32%

—

Gr 5

42%

62%

Gr 8

45%

63%

Gr 10

45%

—

Gr 12

14%

—

Gr HS

43%

—

Gr UG_SEC

43%

—

Schools in this District

15 schools are officially reported under this district.

Allen Avenue Elementary

Arma J. Shull Elementary

Bonita High

Chaparral High (Continuation)

Fred Ekstrand Elementary

Gladstone Elementary

Grace Miller Elementary

J. Marion Roynon Elementary

La Verne Heights Elementary

Adult Transition Program

Academic Performance

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

Mathematics

6 grades reported

77%

Grade 3

70%

Grade 4

63%

Grade 5

63%

Grade 6

56%

Grade 7

62%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

70%

Grade 3

67%

Grade 4

74%

Grade 5

72%

Grade 6

75%

Grade 7

74%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

54%

Grade 5

57%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

72%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

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

Home Values

Typical home value$925,821

Year-over-year change+1.0%

Range across 7 ZIP codes$675K to $1.0M

vs. state typical1.19x

vs. national typical2.51x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (7 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
91750	La Verne	$953K	+1.1%	43.0%
91773	San Dimas	$923K	+1.0%	33.7%
91741	Glendora	$1.0M	+1.3%	12.5%
91702	Azusa	$715K	+0.4%	8.1%
91768	Pomona	$675K	+0.8%	1.7%
91740	Glendora	$818K	+0.8%	1.1%
91767	Pomona	$698K	-0.7%	0.0%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$2,897/mo

Year-over-year change+2.6%

Range across 7 ZIP codes$1,858 to $3,628/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (7 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
91750	La Verne	$2,784	+4.9%	43.0%
91773	San Dimas	$2,837	+0.1%	33.7%
91741	Glendora	$3,628	-2.6%	12.5%
91702	Azusa	$2,847	+8.6%	8.1%
91768	Pomona	$1,858	—	1.7%
91740	Glendora	$2,760	+2.4%	1.1%
91767	Pomona	$2,566	+3.0%	0.0%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$4,672/mo

Home price / national median income11.1x

Annual rent / national median income41.5%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$1,775/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)

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