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Schools in 91746 — La Puente, California

91746 has 7 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 39.8 — 4.0 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 30.8 to 57.5, a 26.7-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
39.8
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
26.7
30.8 – 57.5
Avg Exceeded %
13.0%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
23.7%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
7
With Scope Scores

How 91746 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Bassett Senior High with a Scope Score of 58 and 22.9% of students exceeding standard.

Strong growth trajectory: Schools in 91746 show an average grade 3-to-5 improvement of +3.4 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.

Chronic absenteeism across 91746 averages 23.7%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 91746 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 91746
91746La Puente7Developing
39.8/100
91745Hacienda Heights13Developing
48.9/100
+9.1
91744La Puente21Developing
35.7/100
-4.1
91748Rowland Heights6Developing
47.9/100
+8.1
91750La Verne4Solid
57.0/100
+17.2
91741Glendora6Solid
58.8/100
+19.0

School archetypes in 91746

2 On the Rise1 Culture First4 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 2 schools in 91746 are classified as On the Rise (2) — 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

All schools in 91746

#SchoolScore
1Bassett Senior High
Bassett Unified Building Momentum
Solid
58/100
2Don Julian Elementary
Bassett Unified On the Rise
Developing
44/100
3J. E. Van Wig Elementary
Bassett Unified On the Rise
Developing
42/100
4Edgewood Academy
Bassett Unified Building Momentum
Developing
41/100
5Torch Middle
Bassett Unified Building Momentum
Developing
32/100
6Sunkist Elementary
Bassett Unified Culture First
Developing
31/100
7Nueva Vista Continuation High
Bassett Unified Building Momentum
Developing
31/100

Schools in 91746 on the map

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 91746

  • 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 La Puente good?
La Puente's 7 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 39.8/100, which is 4.0 points below the California state average of 43.8. 13.0% 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 La Puente?
The highest-scoring elementary school in La Puente is Bassett Senior High with a Scope Score of 58/100 and 22.9% 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 La Puente schools compare to the state average?
La Puente elementary schools average a Scope Score of 39.8 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (4.0 points below). The exceeded rate averages 13.0% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 23.7% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 30.8 to 57.5, a 26.7-point spread.
How many schools are in La Puente?
La Puente has 7 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.