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1045 West 18th Street, Upland, CA 91784-1551
Summary
Pepper Tree Elementary is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 85th percentile among comparable California schools.
73.3% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down slightly.
62.7% of students met California's math standard, it is holding steady.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 73.3% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 62.7% |
| Reading State Rank | 533/4,657 (89th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 893/4,657 (81st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 25:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 719 |
| Low-Income Students | 296 (41.2%) |
| English Learners | 21 (2.9%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 1.9 points from last year and fell 1.9 points over the full period. Math fell 2.5 points from last year and rose 0.2 points over the full period.
•Math +0.2 percentage points (2024–2026)
Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Asian and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 64.5% to 86.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 12% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 10.0-point reading income gap is narrower than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 86% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 36% to 65%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 50.5% to 74.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 20% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 5.0-point math income gap is narrower than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,479 schools for reading and 1,483 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–6 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Pepper Tree Elementary compare within the district?
Pepper Tree Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 9 K–6 schools in Upland Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Pepper Tree Elementary rank in California?
Pepper Tree Elementary ranks No. 533 of 4,657 in reading and No. 893 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Pepper Tree Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 9 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 67.7% meet the reading standard and 59.9% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Pepper Tree Elementary compare with other schools in Upland?
Pepper Tree Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 9 K–6 schools in Upland with 2026 results.
Explore schools in UplandHow does Pepper Tree Elementary compare with other schools in San Bernardino County?
Pepper Tree Elementary is No. 7 in reading and No. 13 in math proficiency among the 187 K–6 schools in San Bernardino County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Bernardino CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–6 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Pepper Tree ElementaryThis school | 62.7% | 73.3% |
| Baldy View Elementary | 32.2% | 34.4% |
| Cabrillo Elementary | 32.4% | 51.2% |
