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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
2021-2022 School Year Data
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.
Overall District Rank
#593 out of 1200 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
49%
Graduation Rate
89%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
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.
Total Revenue
$68 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$51 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,469
$19,806
Spending / Student
$16,821
$18,241
Best Bassett Unified School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Don Julian Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13855 Don Julian Rd.
La Puente, CA 91746
(626) 931-2900
La Puente, CA 91746
(626) 931-2900
Grades: K-8
| 573 students
Rank: #22.
Edgewood Academy
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14135 E. Fairgrove Ave.
La Puente, CA 91746
(626) 931-7800
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:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1151 N. Van Wig Ave.
La Puente, CA 91746
(626) 931-8000
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:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
755 Ardilla Ave.
La Puente, CA 91746
(626) 931-2800
La Puente, CA 91746
(626) 931-2800
Grades: 9-12
| 824 students
Rank: #55.
Sunkist Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
935 Mayland Ave.
La Puente, CA 91746
(626) 931-7700
La Puente, CA 91746
(626) 931-7700
Grades: K-5
| 392 students
Rank: #66.
Torch Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 42% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
751 N. Vineland Ave.
La Puente, CA 91746
(626) 931-2700
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:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
904 Willow Ave.
La Puente, CA 91746
(626) 931-3177
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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