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Hacienda la Puente Unified

Near Average2024–25 data27 schools · avg 42.9/100

Hacienda la Puente Unified has 27 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 42.9/100 — 0.8 points near 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. The district spends $14,861 per student (above the state average of $14,815). 1 school shows positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 21.8%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
42.9
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
59.4
21.4 – 80.8
Avg Exceeded %
17.9%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
21.8%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
27
With Scope Scores
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementaryDeveloping
42.9/100
1720.8%18.5%
MiddleDeveloping
33.8/100
510.3%24.0%
HighSolid
52.4/100
515.7%30.7%

K–12 pipeline

The typical school path in Hacienda la Puente Unified, top-scoring shown first.

Elementary
42.9
avg score · 17 schools
+14 more elementary schools
Middle
33.8
avg score · 5 schools
Newton Middle
Developing
34/100
Sparks Middle
Developing
34/100
+2 more middle schools
High
52.4
avg score · 5 schools
Los Altos High
Solid
59/100
La Puente High
Solid
55/100
+2 more high schools

District Analysis

Strongest level: Hacienda la Puente Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 52.4.

Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -5.6pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.

Consistency: Score range of 59.4 points — showing significant variation between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 21.8%, 3.7pp below the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 2.4%, near the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: Wedgeworth Elementary leads the district at 81 with 57.6% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Hacienda la Puente Unified

7 On the Rise1 High Ceiling1 Strong All-Around1 Growth Engine15 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 8 schools in Hacienda la Puente Unified are classified as On the Rise (7) or Growth Engine — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.

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

Student demographics

Hispanic
77.6%
White
3.3%
Asian
13.9%
Black
0.6%
Other
4.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
69%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Hacienda la Puente Unified spends $14,861 per student in current expenditures — $46 above the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$14,861
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
17,329
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 17.6%
$12,642 → $14,861
Spending Efficiency
2.89
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 60%Support 35%Other 5%
NCES F-33 Finance · District-level data — not school-specific

Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020

Teacher compensation

Salary Range
$70,168–$134,578
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
837
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

Elementary Schools (17)

Hacienda la Puente Unified has 17 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 42.9 — 0.9 points near the state average of 43.8. 1 of 17 elementary schools score above 70.

Growth averages -5.6pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Wedgeworth Elementary with a Scope Score of 81 and 57.6% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Wedgeworth Elementary
Hacienda la Puente Unified High Ceiling
57.6%Strong
81/100
2Grazide Elementary
Hacienda la Puente Unified Growth Engine
35.1%Solid
61/100
3Los Molinos Elementary
Hacienda la Puente Unified Solid Base
38.1%Solid
60/100
4Mesa Robles
Hacienda la Puente Unified Culture First
34.1%Solid
54/100
5Cedarlane Academy
Hacienda la Puente Unified Building Momentum
24.0%Developing
46/100
6Los Altos Elementary
Hacienda la Puente Unified Building Momentum
23.0%Developing
44/100
7Workman Elementary
Hacienda la Puente Unified Building Momentum
21.1%Developing
40/100
8Fairgrove Academy
Hacienda la Puente Unified Building Momentum
18.4%Developing
39/100
9Valinda School of Academics
Hacienda la Puente Unified Building Momentum
13.6%Developing
39/100
10Sparks Elementary
Hacienda la Puente Unified On the Rise
11.6%Developing
38/100
11Kwis Elementary
Hacienda la Puente Unified Building Momentum
15.7%Developing
38/100
12Lassalette
Hacienda la Puente Unified On the Rise
7.1%Developing
35/100
13Wing Lane Elementary
Hacienda la Puente Unified Building Momentum
10.1%Developing
33/100
14Palm Elementary
Hacienda la Puente Unified Building Momentum
12.8%Developing
32/100
15Baldwin Academy
Hacienda la Puente Unified Building Momentum
10.9%Developing
31/100
16California Elementary
Hacienda la Puente Unified Building Momentum
12.5%Developing
31/100
17Nelson Elementary
Hacienda la Puente Unified Building Momentum
8.4%Needs Support
28/100

Middle Schools (5)

Hacienda la Puente Unified has 5 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 33.8 — 6.7 points below the state average of 40.5.

District-wide growth averages +6.8pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.

The highest-scoring middle school is Grandview, College Preparatory Academy with a Scope Score of 37 and 8.0% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Grandview, College Preparatory Academy
Hacienda la Puente Unified On the Rise
8.0%Developing
37/100
2Newton Middle
Hacienda la Puente Unified On the Rise
15.5%Developing
34/100
3Sparks Middle
Hacienda la Puente Unified On the Rise
8.3%Developing
34/100
4Sierra Vista Middle
Hacienda la Puente Unified On the Rise
12.7%Developing
33/100
5Orange Grove Middle
Hacienda la Puente Unified On the Rise
7.2%Developing
30/100

High Schools (5)

Hacienda la Puente Unified has 5 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 52.4 — 4.9 points above the state average of 47.5. 1 of 5 high schools score above 70.

The highest-scoring high school is Glen A. Wilson High with a Scope Score of 75 and 40.8% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Glen A. Wilson High
Hacienda la Puente Unified Strong All-Around
40.8%Strong
75/100
2Los Altos High
Hacienda la Puente Unified Building Momentum
16.7%Solid
59/100
3La Puente High
Hacienda la Puente Unified Building Momentum
6.4%Solid
55/100
4William Workman High
Hacienda la Puente Unified Building Momentum
14.6%Solid
52/100
5Valley 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.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Hacienda la Puente Unified

  • 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 resources are distributed across schools within the district

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Hacienda la Puente Unified a good school district?
Hacienda la Puente Unified has 27 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 42.9/100, which is 0.8 points near the California state average of 43.8. 17.9% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across six dimensions. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in Hacienda la Puente Unified?
The highest-scoring school in Hacienda la Puente Unified is Wedgeworth Elementary with a Scope Score of 81/100 and 57.6% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Hacienda la Puente Unified spend per student?
Hacienda la Puente Unified spends $14,861 per student in current expenditures. The state average is $14,815. Spending data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data Fiscal Survey (F-33). Higher spending does not automatically mean better outcomes — the Scope Score measures what happens in the classroom regardless of budget.
What is the teacher salary range in Hacienda la Puente Unified?
Teacher salaries in Hacienda la Puente Unified range from $70,168–$134,578 based on the district's salary schedule (CDE Form J-90). The California statewide median teacher salary is approximately $98,000.
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-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Full methodology and weights.