Hacienda La Puente Unified School District
School District · City of Industry, California
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
35
23 elem, 4 mid, 6 high
Enrollment
15,767
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.8:1
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
35
23 elem, 4 mid, 6 high
Enrollment
15,767
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.8:1
How this district compares
California rank
#383 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.1
below California avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,425
$222 vs California median
District size
15,767 students
Much larger than California median
The short answer
Hacienda La Puente Unified ranks #383 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Hacienda La Puente Unified's schools with real test data average 6.2/10 across 32 schools. Its top-rated schools are Cedarlane Academy (8.8/10), Workman Elementary (8.0/10), and Los Altos High (7.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.8/10 despite 69% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.6 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Hacienda La Puente Unified schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +9.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Hacienda La Puente Unified schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Hacienda La Puente Unified
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (32 of 35). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cedarlane Academy | 8.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Workman Elementary | 8.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Los Altos High | 7.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Fairgrove Academy | 7.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Los Altos Elementary | 7.9 / 10 |
| 6 | William Workman High | 7.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Valinda School of Academics | 7.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Glen A. Wilson High | 7.6 / 10 |
| 9 | Palm Elementary | 7.4 / 10 |
| 10 | Kwis Elementary | 7.3 / 10 |
See all 35 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Hacienda La Puente Unified
Hacienda La Puente Unified is a City of Industry, California school district serving 35 schools.The district educates 15,767 students with a student-teacher ratio of 21.8:1. District-level spending was $17,425 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.2/10, Hacienda La Puente Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Cedarlane Academy, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.
In standardized testing, Hacienda La Puente Unified students show an average math proficiency of 41.1% and ELA proficiency of 48.1%.
The district includes 23 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 6 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Hacienda La Puente Unified, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Hacienda La Puente Unified with test data.
Schools in Hacienda La Puente Unified
35 schoolsElementary Schools23
High Schools6
Other Schools2
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- City of Industry
- Total Enrollment
- 15,767
- Teachers (FTE)
- 722
- District spending per student
- $17,425NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 14.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Hacienda La Puente Unified?
Hacienda La Puente Unified has 35 schools in total — 23 elementary, 4 middle, and 6 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Hacienda La Puente Unified?
The average composite rating for Hacienda La Puente Unified is 6.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Hacienda La Puente Unified?
Hacienda La Puente Unified's district-level spending was $17,425 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Hacienda La Puente Unified?
The average student-teacher ratio in Hacienda La Puente Unified is 21.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Hacienda La Puente Unified?
Cedarlane Academy is the highest-rated school in Hacienda La Puente Unified with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What are the test scores in Hacienda La Puente Unified?
Across schools in Hacienda La Puente Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 41.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 48.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Hacienda La Puente Unified compare to other districts in California?
Hacienda La Puente Unified has an average school rating of 6.2/10 across 35 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 41.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 48.1%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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