Hacienda la Puente Unified
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.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Developing 42.9/100 | 17 | 20.8% | 18.5% |
| Middle | Developing 33.8/100 | 5 | 10.3% | 24.0% |
| High | Solid 52.4/100 | 5 | 15.7% | 30.7% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Hacienda la Puente Unified, top-scoring shown first.
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
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
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.
Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020
Teacher compensation
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.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wedgeworth Elementary Hacienda la Puente Unified High Ceiling | 57.6% | Strong 81/100 |
| 2 | Grazide Elementary Hacienda la Puente Unified Growth Engine | 35.1% | Solid 61/100 |
| 3 | Los Molinos Elementary Hacienda la Puente Unified Solid Base | 38.1% | Solid 60/100 |
| 4 | Mesa Robles Hacienda la Puente Unified Culture First | 34.1% | Solid 54/100 |
| 5 | Cedarlane Academy Hacienda la Puente Unified Building Momentum | 24.0% | Developing 46/100 |
| 6 | Los Altos Elementary Hacienda la Puente Unified Building Momentum | 23.0% | Developing 44/100 |
| 7 | Workman Elementary Hacienda la Puente Unified Building Momentum | 21.1% | Developing 40/100 |
| 8 | Fairgrove Academy Hacienda la Puente Unified Building Momentum | 18.4% | Developing 39/100 |
| 9 | Valinda School of Academics Hacienda la Puente Unified Building Momentum | 13.6% | Developing 39/100 |
| 10 | Sparks Elementary Hacienda la Puente Unified On the Rise | 11.6% | Developing 38/100 |
| 11 | Kwis Elementary Hacienda la Puente Unified Building Momentum | 15.7% | Developing 38/100 |
| 12 | Lassalette Hacienda la Puente Unified On the Rise | 7.1% | Developing 35/100 |
| 13 | Wing Lane Elementary Hacienda la Puente Unified Building Momentum | 10.1% | Developing 33/100 |
| 14 | Palm Elementary Hacienda la Puente Unified Building Momentum | 12.8% | Developing 32/100 |
| 15 | Baldwin Academy Hacienda la Puente Unified Building Momentum | 10.9% | Developing 31/100 |
| 16 | California Elementary Hacienda la Puente Unified Building Momentum | 12.5% | Developing 31/100 |
| 17 | Nelson 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.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grandview, College Preparatory Academy Hacienda la Puente Unified On the Rise | 8.0% | Developing 37/100 |
| 2 | Newton Middle Hacienda la Puente Unified On the Rise | 15.5% | Developing 34/100 |
| 3 | Sparks Middle Hacienda la Puente Unified On the Rise | 8.3% | Developing 34/100 |
| 4 | Sierra Vista Middle Hacienda la Puente Unified On the Rise | 12.7% | Developing 33/100 |
| 5 | Orange 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.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Glen A. Wilson High Hacienda la Puente Unified Strong All-Around | 40.8% | Strong 75/100 |
| 2 | Los Altos High Hacienda la Puente Unified Building Momentum | 16.7% | Solid 59/100 |
| 3 | La Puente High Hacienda la Puente Unified Building Momentum | 6.4% | Solid 55/100 |
| 4 | William Workman High Hacienda la Puente Unified Building Momentum | 14.6% | Solid 52/100 |
| 5 | Valley 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
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