Bassett Unified School District

904 Willow Ave.
La Puente, CA 91746-1615
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Bassett Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,043 students in Bassett Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Bassett Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
7 Schools
10,375 Schools
# Students
3,043 Students
5,876,295 Students
# Teachers
135 Teachers
267,757 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1

District Rank

Bassett Unified School District, which is ranked #643 of all 1,167 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has decreased from 97% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#593 out of 1200 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Bassett Unified  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
25-29%
34%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bassett Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
48%
49%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bassett Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
89%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Bassett Unified  School District and public school graduation rate of CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.14
0.63
# American Indian Students
2 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
169 Students
696,628 Students
% Asian Students
5%
12%
# Hispanic Students
2,820 Students
3,281,568 Students
% Hispanic Students
93%
56%
# Black Students
20 Students
296,694 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
29 Students
1,235,074 Students
% White Students
1%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
295
469,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
219
408,174
# Students in 2nd Grade:
197
421,021
# Students in 3rd Grade:
225
426,338
# Students in 4th Grade:
256
432,663
# Students in 5th Grade:
237
440,560
# Students in 6th Grade:
248
440,507
# Students in 7th Grade:
224
434,863
# Students in 8th Grade:
275
455,685
# Students in 9th Grade:
187
484,040
# Students in 10th Grade:
239
494,745
# Students in 11th Grade:
210
478,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
231
489,789
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,469 is higher than the state median of $19,806. The school district revenue/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,821 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$68 MM
$116,387 MM
This chart display total revenue of Bassett Unified  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$51 MM
$107,188 MM
This chart display total spending of Bassett Unified  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$22,469
$19,806
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Bassett Unified  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$16,821
$18,241
This chart display average spending per public school student in Bassett Unified  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Bassett Unified School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Don Julian Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
13855 Don Julian Rd.
La Puente, CA 91746
(626) 931-2900
Grades: K-8
| 573 students
Rank: #22.
Edgewood Academy
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
14135 E. Fairgrove Ave.
La Puente, CA 91746
(626) 931-7800
Grades: K-8
| 513 students
Rank: #33.
J. E. Van Wig Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1151 N. Van Wig Ave.
La Puente, CA 91746
(626) 931-8000
Grades: K-5
| 332 students
Rank: #44.
Bassett Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
755 Ardilla Ave.
La Puente, CA 91746
(626) 931-2800
Grades: 9-12
| 824 students
Rank: #55.
Sunkist Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
935 Mayland Ave.
La Puente, CA 91746
(626) 931-7700
Grades: K-5
| 392 students
Rank: #66.
Torch Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 42% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
751 N. Vineland Ave.
La Puente, CA 91746
(626) 931-2700
Grades: 6-8
| 366 students
Rank: #77.
Nueva Vista Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
904 Willow Ave.
La Puente, CA 91746
(626) 931-3177
Grades: 10-12
| 43 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Bassett Unified School District?
Bassett Unified School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,043 students.
What is the rank of Bassett Unified School District?
Bassett Unified School District is ranked #643 out of 1,167 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bassett Unified School District?
93% of Bassett Unified School District students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bassett Unified School District?
Bassett Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Bassett Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,821 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 3,043 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 89% (Top 50% in CA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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