Temple City Unified, CA - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Temple City Unified

Temple City Unified is a kindergarten-through-twelfth-grade district in Los Angeles County serving a mid-sized enrollment concentrated heavily in the Asian community, particularly among Mandarin speakers. The district's most recent state test results show solid performance in English language arts and mathematics at the middle grades, with proficiency levels in the mid-to-upper range across most tested grades, though results dip at the elementary level before recovering in sixth and seventh grade. Science proficiency is noticeably lower, with elementary science scores in the lower-middle range and middle school science tracking in the mid-range. The district ranks in the top quartile of Los Angeles County districts on overall proficiency across tested subjects.

The district's enrollment is demographically distinct. Asian students make up roughly two-thirds of the enrollment, while Hispanic students account for a meaningful share at nearly one-quarter. White and multiracial students represent smaller populations. Free-or-reduced-price-lunch data was not available, so the full economic profile of the student body is incomplete. The district does not report chronic absenteeism at a rate that would raise concern; it sits well above the county median on this measure. Per-pupil spending is notably below the county median, placing the district in the lower range among Los Angeles County districts despite achieving above-median academic results.

A significant curriculum change in progress is the launch of a Mandarin Dual Language Immersion program beginning in the 2025-26 school year. The program operates on a fifty-fifty model, with instruction in Mandarin and English throughout the day starting in kindergarten, designed to produce bilingual and biliterate students. This addition reflects the district's large Mandarin-speaking population and constitutes a lasting district-wide offering that would matter to families choosing where to live. The program is open to native speakers of Mandarin and English entering kindergarten.

The housing market in the district's service areas is expensive. Home values are well above the national benchmark and moderately above the state benchmark, with recent year-over-year appreciation in the range of two to four percent depending on which part of the district you examine. Median rental costs are correspondingly high, running substantially above national norms. The monthly rent-to-income ratio is elevated, reflecting both high rents and housing costs that consume a significant share of household budgets even for families with above-average incomes.

The district operates multiple schools including five elementary schools, an intermediate school, a high school, an alternative program, and an early learning academy. State test data for the most recent school year does not include a reported graduation rate, so the high school completion profile is not available from this data. Parents considering Temple City Unified should recognize the district's strong academic standing relative to peers in a large county, its emerging bilingual pathway for families interested in that option, and the expectation of a competitive housing market reflective of both its location and educational reputation.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

5,253

Grades

KG–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 23%

Black 1%

White 5%

Asian 67%

Two+ 5%

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

56%

—

Gr 3

56%

71%

Gr 4

49%

72%

Gr 5

54%

83%

Gr 6

68%

84%

Gr 7

51%

84%

Gr 8

53%

78%

Gr 11

63%

—

Math

Gr ALL

54%

—

Gr 3

59%

77%

Gr 4

49%

75%

Gr 5

46%

74%

Gr 6

60%

79%

Gr 7

54%

83%

Gr 8

57%

77%

Gr 11

51%

—

Science

Gr ALL

44%

—

Gr 5

38%

64%

Gr 8

52%

68%

Gr 12

44%

—

Gr HS

45%

—

Gr UG_SEC

44%

—

Schools in this District

9 schools are officially reported under this district.

Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center

Oak Avenue Intermediate

Temple City High

Temple City Alternative

Temple City Early Learning Academy (TCELA)

Academic Performance

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

Mathematics

6 grades reported

69%

Grade 3

63%

Grade 4

62%

Grade 5

71%

Grade 6

71%

Grade 7

69%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

64%

Grade 3

62%

Grade 4

71%

Grade 5

77%

Grade 6

70%

Grade 7

68%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

53%

Grade 5

61%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

76%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

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

Home Values

Typical home value$1.18M

Year-over-year change+2.4%

Range across 4 ZIP codes$990K to $1.4M

vs. state typical1.52x

vs. national typical3.20x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (4 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
91780	Temple City	$1.1M	+1.9%	69.3%
91775	San Gabriel	$1.3M	+4.0%	20.0%
91007	Arcadia	$1.4M	+3.0%	10.4%
91776	San Gabriel	$990K	+3.2%	0.2%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$3,271/mo

Year-over-year change+5.5%

Range across 4 ZIP codes$2,603 to $3,338/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (4 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
91780	Temple City	$3,338	+5.7%	69.3%
91775	San Gabriel	$3,198	+5.1%	20.0%
91007	Arcadia	$2,982	+4.8%	10.4%
91776	San Gabriel	$2,603	-3.4%	0.2%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$5,940/mo

Home price / national median income14.1x

Annual rent / national median income46.9%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$2,668/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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