Glendale Unified, CA - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Glendale Unified

Glendale Unified is a large school district serving kindergarten through twelfth grade across multiple communities in Los Angeles County, including Glendale proper, La Crescenta-Montrose, and parts of La Cañada Flintridge. The district enrolls a substantial population of students spread across elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools, with a student body that is majority white, followed by significant shares of Hispanic, Asian, and students of two or more races.

Academically, the district shows uneven performance across subjects. In English language arts, students demonstrate proficiency at better-than-baseline levels, with middle elementary grades performing slightly below grades four through six. Mathematics proficiency is notably lower, roughly ten percentage points below ELA, and declines noticeably in grades seven and eight. Science proficiency is the weakest area, with roughly four in ten students meeting the standard in both tested grades. On the overall proficiency index, the district sits above the midpoint among Los Angeles County's districts, a meaningful position that reflects the weight of ELA performance pulling the average up.

One data point stands out in the district's favor: chronic absenteeism is in the top quartile among county districts, meaning the district has significantly lower rates of students chronically absent than most of its peers. This attendance strength suggests school engagement and access are comparative strengths for Glendale families.

Housing in the district's service areas reflects the varied character of these communities. Values span a wide range, from lower areas in some Glendale zip codes to substantially higher values in La Cañada Flintridge. Rental costs are correspondingly variable. The district-weighted median home value sits well above state and national benchmarks, and monthly rent-to-income ratios exceed 47 percent in this market, making affordability a significant consideration for families. Mortgage rates around the current level mean carrying costs remain substantial.

The district operates a diverse set of schools including a few specialized options. Anderson W. Clark Magnet High School offers a focused magnet curriculum, and Verdugo Academy serves a particular student population. Two middle schools, Roosevelt Middle and Eleanor J. Toll Middle, round out secondary choices alongside the traditional high schools. A continuation school, Allan F. Daily High, serves students with nontraditional schedules.

A consequential structural change is underway that families should understand. Beginning in the 2025-26 school year, secondary schools are reverting from a seven-period to a six-period schedule. This eliminates the ability for most middle and high school students to take up to two electives, a flexibility that has been in place since 2021. The change stems from budget pressures. Two schools are exceptions: Clark Magnet High and Roosevelt Middle will retain seven-period schedules because those schedules align with their specialized curricula. For families prioritizing broad course access and electives, this contraction directly affects what students can pursue.

Per-pupil current spending in the district falls in the lower range among county districts, suggesting tighter operational margins relative to peer systems. The district is pursuing a general obligation bond measure to address a substantial unmet facilities backlog and modernization needs. If placed on the ballot and approved, the bond would fund repairs but would also increase property taxes, likely materially. This is a factor for families considering relocation or long-term residence; a bond campaign is active and families should research its status and impact on their specific property tax situation.

The district is a stable, mid-sized urban system with reasonably strong attendance and performance in ELA, offset by more modest math and science results and budget constraints that are now reshaping course offerings. For families valuing elective breadth, the schedule change is a real loss. For those prioritizing strong ELA instruction and low absenteeism, the district has demonstrated competence. Housing costs and the prospect of future property tax measures are concurrent considerations.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

25,049

Grades

KG–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 19%

Black 1%

White 62%

Asian 14%

Two+ 4%

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

54%

—

Gr 3

51%

70%

Gr 4

55%

72%

Gr 5

55%

74%

Gr 6

56%

70%

Gr 7

54%

72%

Gr 8

53%

69%

Gr 11

58%

—

Math

Gr ALL

47%

—

Gr 3

54%

69%

Gr 4

53%

69%

Gr 5

47%

63%

Gr 6

50%

66%

Gr 7

44%

58%

Gr 8

42%

60%

Gr 11

39%

—

Science

Gr ALL

38%

—

Gr 5

38%

56%

Gr 8

38%

55%

Gr 11

38%

—

Gr 12

—

Gr HS

38%

—

Gr UG_SEC

37%

—

Schools in this District

34 schools are officially reported under this district.

Crescenta Valley High

Daily (Allan F.) High (Continuation)

Dunsmore Elementary

Thomas Edison Elementary

Benjamin Franklin Elementary

John C. Fremont Elementary

Thomas Jefferson Elementary

Mark Keppel Elementary

La Crescenta Elementary

Abraham Lincoln Elementary

Horace Mann Elementary

John Marshall Elementary

Monte Vista Elementary

Mountain Avenue Elementary

John Muir Elementary

Theodore Roosevelt Middle

Rosemont Middle

Eleanor J. Toll Middle

Verdugo Woodlands Elementary

R. D. White Elementary

Woodrow Wilson Middle

Anderson W. Clark Magnet High

Valley View Elementary

Jewel City Community Day

Cloud Preschool

Pacific Avenue - Early Bird Preschool

Academic Performance

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

Mathematics

6 grades reported

60%

Grade 3

59%

Grade 4

52%

Grade 5

55%

Grade 6

49%

Grade 7

48%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

58%

Grade 3

61%

Grade 4

62%

Grade 5

61%

Grade 6

60%

Grade 7

59%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

44%

Grade 5

44%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

67%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

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

Home Values

Typical home value$1.36M

Year-over-year change+0.0%

Range across 15 ZIP codes$767K to $2.5M

vs. state typical1.76x

vs. national typical3.70x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (15 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
91208	Glendale	$1.6M	+1.0%	20.1%
91214	La Crescenta-Montrose	$1.3M	-1.7%	19.7%
91206	Glendale	$1.1M	-0.2%	15.7%
91202	Glendale	$1.2M	+0.8%	13.5%
91011	La Canada Flintridge	$2.5M	+1.4%	7.4%
91201	Glendale	$1.3M	+0.1%	6.5%
91205	Glendale	$875K	+1.0%	5.2%
91207	Glendale	$1.8M	+2.2%	4.3%
91204	Glendale	$767K	-3.2%	2.9%
91203	Glendale	$791K	-2.5%	2.4%
91020	La Crescenta-Montrose	$1.0M	-2.0%	2.0%
91210	Glendale	$1.1M	+1.3%	0.3%
90039	Los Angeles	$1.4M	-0.3%	0.1%
90041	Los Angeles	$1.3M	+0.3%	0.0%
91501	Burbank	$1.3M	+0.4%	0.0%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$3,302/mo

Year-over-year change-1.2%

Range across 15 ZIP codes$2,443 to $6,520/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (15 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
91208	Glendale	$3,966	+0.8%	20.1%
91214	La Crescenta-Montrose	$3,174	-0.7%	19.7%
91206	Glendale	$2,632	-1.8%	15.7%
91202	Glendale	$2,690	-3.2%	13.5%
91011	La Canada Flintridge	$6,520	—	7.4%
91201	Glendale	$2,548	+2.8%	6.5%
91205	Glendale	$2,443	-2.6%	5.2%
91207	Glendale	$2,502	-10.2%	4.3%
91204	Glendale	$2,653	-0.8%	2.9%
91203	Glendale	$2,909	-2.1%	2.4%
91020	La Crescenta-Montrose	$2,892	+2.5%	2.0%
91210	Glendale	$5,900	—	0.3%
90039	Los Angeles	$3,182	+1.4%	0.1%
90041	Los Angeles	$2,836	-1.3%	0.0%
91501	Burbank	$2,898	+0.5%	0.0%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$6,879/mo

Home price / national median income16.3x

Annual rent / national median income47.3%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$3,577/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)

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