Excellent
#1249 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 13% in state
Los Molinos Elementary
Elementary School · Hacienda La Puente Unified · Hacienda Heights, CA
A Hacienda La Puente Unified elementary school where students score 27 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3112 Las Marias Ave., Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
- Math 65% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 72% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 24.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Los Molinos Elementary score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 69% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Los Molinos Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low245/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$106,611
Median home value
$778,700
Median rent
$2,246/mo
College educated
36%
Homeownership
74%
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91745; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Altos ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 375 | Compare → |
| Grazide ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 568 | Compare → |
| Molokan Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.8private | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 60 | Compare → |
| St Mark's Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 520 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Hacienda La Puente Unified
- Schools in district
- 35
- Rank in district
- #5 of 32
- District spending per student
- $17,425NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Los Molinos Elementary is listed in Hacienda la Puente Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Los Molinos Elementary
Los Molinos Elementary is a public elementary school in Hacienda Heights, CA, part of Hacienda La Puente Unified, serving approximately 493 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 24.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,249 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Los Molinos Elementary
What grades does Los Molinos Elementary serve?
Los Molinos Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Los Molinos Elementary?
Los Molinos Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 493 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Los Molinos Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Los Molinos Elementary is 24.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Los Molinos Elementary rank in CA?
Los Molinos Elementary ranks #1,249 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Los Molinos Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Los Molinos Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Los Molinos Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Los Molinos Elementary has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Los Molinos Elementary a charter school?
No, Los Molinos Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Los Molinos Elementary a Title I school?
No, Los Molinos Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Los Molinos Elementary?
58.4% of students at Los Molinos Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 493
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.4%
- Phone
- (626) 933-2200
- Area population (ZIP 91745)
- 54,996
- Area average commute
- 34.3 min
- Area median age
- 43.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 91745; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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