Wedgeworth Elementary School

16949 Wedgeworth Dr.
Hacienda Heights, CA 91745

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Rating

10/

Top 10%

Tel: (626) 933-8100

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Wedgeworth Elementary School serves 622 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

Wedgeworth Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 622 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 81% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Wedgeworth Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Wedgeworth Elementary School's student population of 622 students has grown by 48% over five school years.

The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 44% over five school years.

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2017

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

Total Students

622 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

26 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

School Rankings

Wedgeworth Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Wedgeworth Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#620 out of 9659 schools
(Top 10%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

81%

40%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

75%

51%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

24:1

22:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

77%

12%

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Hispanic

19%

56%

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Black

n/a

White

22%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.37

0.63

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Eligible for Free Lunch

38%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Wedgeworth Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Hacienda La Puente Unified School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wedgeworth Elementary School's ranking?

Wedgeworth Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%).

What schools are Wedgeworth Elementary School often compared to?

Wedgeworth Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Los Molinos Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Wedgeworth Elementary School?

622 students attend Wedgeworth Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

77% of Wedgeworth Elementary School students are Asian, 19% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Wedgeworth Elementary School?

Wedgeworth Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Wedgeworth Elementary School offer ?

Wedgeworth Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Wedgeworth Elementary School part of?

Wedgeworth Elementary School is part of Hacienda La Puente Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 622 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 81% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education