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Elementary Schools in Hacienda Heights, California

Above Average2024–25 data13 schools · avg 48.9/100

Hacienda Heights, California has 13 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 48.9/100 — 5.1 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Wedgeworth Elementary at 81/100, where 57.6% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Hacienda Heights schools average 24.7% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 13 schools, 1 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 19.1% (near the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
48.9
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
59.4
21.4 – 80.8
Avg Exceeded %
24.7%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
19.1%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
13
With Scope Scores

How Hacienda Heights schools compare

Hacienda Heights's 13 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 48.9 — 5.1 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 21.4 to 80.8, a 59.4-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Wedgeworth Elementary with a Scope Score of 81 and 57.6% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling schools: Hacienda Heights schools average 24.7% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just getting students to proficiency, they're pushing them further.

Chronic absenteeism in Hacienda Heights averages 19.1%, which is near the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Scope Score weights exceeded (40%), met (22%), growth (15%), absenteeism (10%), suspension (5%), ELPAC (5%), baseline (3%)

School archetypes in Hacienda Heights

3 Strong All-Around1 High Ceiling1 Culture First8 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Schools in Hacienda Heights ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Wedgeworth Elementary
Hacienda la Puente Unified High Ceiling
57.6%Strong
81/100
2Glen A. Wilson High
Hacienda la Puente Unified Strong All-Around
40.8%Strong
75/100
3Grazide Elementary
Hacienda la Puente Unified Strong All-Around
35.1%Solid
61/100
4Los Molinos Elementary
Hacienda la Puente Unified Strong All-Around
38.1%Solid
60/100
5Los Altos High
Hacienda la Puente Unified Building Momentum
16.7%Solid
59/100
6Mesa Robles
Hacienda la Puente Unified Culture First
34.1%Solid
54/100
7Cedarlane Academy
Hacienda la Puente Unified Building Momentum
24.0%Developing
46/100
8Los Altos Elementary
Hacienda la Puente Unified Building Momentum
23.0%Developing
44/100
9Kwis Elementary
Hacienda la Puente Unified Building Momentum
15.7%Developing
38/100
10Newton Middle
Hacienda la Puente Unified Building Momentum
15.5%Developing
34/100
11Palm Elementary
Hacienda la Puente Unified Building Momentum
12.8%Developing
32/100
12Orange Grove Middle
Hacienda la Puente Unified Building Momentum
7.2%Developing
30/100
13Valley Alternative High (Continuation)
Hacienda la Puente Unified Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
21/100

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

Private Schools in Hacienda Heights

Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.

St. Mark'S Lutheran School
Islamic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 520 students
14:1Private
Molokan Elementary School
Brethren · Grades Pre-K-5 · 60 students
15:1Private
United Christian Education Center
Brethren · Grades Pre-K · 10 students
10:1Private
Montessori School of Hacienda Heights
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K · 7 students
7:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Hacienda Heights

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Hacienda Heights good?
Hacienda Heights's 13 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 48.9/100, which is 5.1 points above the California state average of 43.8. 24.7% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Hacienda Heights?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Hacienda Heights is Wedgeworth Elementary with a Scope Score of 81/100 and 57.6% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Hacienda Heights schools compare to the state average?
Hacienda Heights elementary schools average a Scope Score of 48.9 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (5.1 points above). The exceeded rate averages 24.7% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 19.1% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 21.4 to 80.8, a 59.4-point spread.
How many schools are in Hacienda Heights?
Hacienda Heights has 13 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.

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