Wedgeworth Elementary School
Tel:
(626) 933-8100
- Wedgeworth Elementary School serves 479 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Wedgeworth Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Top Placements
Wedgeworth Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Wedgeworth Elementary School's student population of 479 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2017) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 479 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Wedgeworth Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Wedgeworth Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #604 out of 9602 schools (Top 10%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 78% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 67% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 27% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 4% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.48 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 42% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hacienda La Puente Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Wedgeworth Elementary School is Glen A. Wilson High School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Cedarlane Academy (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Bixby Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Hacienda Heights Glen A. Wilson High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,523 student
0.1 miles
16455 Wedgeworth Dr.
Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
(626) 934-4410 0.1 9-12 1,523 - Hacienda Heights Bixby Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 282 students
0.7 miles
16446 Wedgeworth Dr.
Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
(626) 933-8200 0.7 K-5 282 - City Of Industry Cedarlane Academy Grades: K-8 | 604 students
0.9 miles
16333 Cedarlane Dr.
City Of Industry, CA 91716
(626) 933-8002 0.9 K-8 604 - La Puente Hurley Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 520 students
1.2 miles
535 S. Dora Guzman Ave.
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 965-2429 1.2 K-6 520 - Hacienda Heights Mesa Robles Grades: K-8 | 1,071 student
1.4 miles
16060 Mesa Robles Dr.
Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
(626) 933-6000 1.4 K-8 1,071
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