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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 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,874 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.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Bassett Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
7 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
2,874 Students
5,826,818 Students
# Teachers
138 Teachers
268,016 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bassett Unified School District, which is ranked #1000 of all 1,910 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#986 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
29%
Graduation Rate
87%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
7%
12%
% Hispanic
91%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
1%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,790 is higher than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,810 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$68 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$51 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,790
$19,974
Spending / Student
$17,810
$18,396
Best Bassett Unified School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Edgewood Academy
(Math: 37% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14135 East Fairgrove Ave.
La Puente, CA 91746
(626) 931-7800
La Puente, CA 91746
(626) 931-7800
Gr: K-8 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #22.
J. E. Van Wig Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1151 North Van Wig Ave.
La Puente, CA 91746
(626) 931-8000
La Puente, CA 91746
(626) 931-8000
Gr: K-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: #33.
Don Julian Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13855 Don Julian Rd.
La Puente, CA 91746
(626) 931-2900
La Puente, CA 91746
(626) 931-2900
Gr: K-8 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Bassett Senior High School
(Math: 20% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 793 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Torch Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
751 North Vineland Ave.
La Puente, CA 91746
(626) 931-2700
La Puente, CA 91746
(626) 931-2700
Gr: 6-8 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #66.
Nueva Vista Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
904 Willow Ave.
La Puente, CA 91746
(626) 931-3177
La Puente, CA 91746
(626) 931-3177
Gr: 10-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Sunkist Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
935 Mayland Ave.
La Puente, CA 91746
(626) 931-7700
La Puente, CA 91746
(626) 931-7700
Gr: K-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bassett Unified School District?
Bassett Unified School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,874 students.
What is the rank of Bassett Unified School District?
Bassett Unified School District is ranked #1000 out of 1,910 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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?
91% of Bassett Unified School District students are Hispanic, 7% 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 21:1, which is lower 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 $17,810 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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