Kwis Elementary

Summary:

Kwis Elementary is a public elementary school located in Hacienda Heights, CA, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 276 students. It is part of the Hacienda la Puente Unified School District, which is ranked 782 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Kwis Elementary has faced some challenges in recent years. Its statewide ranking has declined, dropping from 1,623 out of 5,883 California elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 3,190 out of 5,862 in 2023-2024, with a corresponding drop in its SchoolDigger rating from 4 stars to 2 stars. Compared to the district and state, Kwis Elementary generally underperforms in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts and Mathematics, with lower percentages of students scoring proficient or better. Additionally, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 4.1% in 2018-2019 to 34.5% in 2022-2023, which is much higher than the district and state averages.

However, Kwis Elementary's performance for specific student subgroups, such as Hispanic students and English Language Learners, is relatively stronger compared to the overall school performance, with higher rankings in these categories. While Kwis Elementary's academic performance lags behind many of the nearby schools in the district, such as Bixby Elementary, Workman Elementary, and Wedgeworth Elementary, it performs better than some of the lower-performing schools in the district, such as Los Robles Academy and Palm Elementary.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1925 South Kwis Ave.
       Hacienda Heights, CA  91745-3331


(626) 933-2100

District: Hacienda la Puente Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
3190th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools


Students who attend Kwis Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Newton Middle
High:    Los Altos High

Student/teacher ratio:  24.5 Help
Number of students:  294

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
89.1%
Asian:
6.1%
Two or more races:
3.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  82.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Kwis Elementary ranks worse than 54.4% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 11th among 22 ranked elementary schools in the Hacienda la Puente Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.68. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (89.1%), Asian (6.1%), two or more races (3.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 82.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kwis Elementary is 24.5. 14 elementary schools in the Hacienda la Puente Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kwis Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Kwis Elementary 3190th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Kwis Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Hacienda la Puente Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Hacienda la Puente Unified 782nd of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Kwis Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Kwis Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 36.61 2837th 4809 41.0%
2005 46.58 2359th 4822 51.1%
2006 62.70 1639th 4818 66.0%
2007 49.32 2366th 5113 53.7%
2008 54.09 2162nd 5113 57.7%
2009 48.84 2558th 5193 50.7%
2010 55.12 2268th 5314 57.3%
2011 63.05 1845th 5377 65.7%
2012 48.25 2731st 5390 49.3%
2013 60.23 2095th 5530 62.1%
2015 46.81 2639th 5611 53.0%
2016 43.57 2861st 5614 49.0%
2017 34.30 3496th 5692 38.6%
2018 37.23 3321st 5662 41.3%
2019 48.52 2676th 5789 53.8%
2022 69.68 1623rd 5883 72.4%
2023 51.46 2464th 5874 58.1%
2024 39.68 3190th 5862 45.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Kwis Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.79 825th 3246 74.6%
2019 65.17 671st 3275 79.5%
2023 69.17 514th 3250 84.2%
2024 47.31 1337th 3160 57.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kwis Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.34 2337th 5084 54.0%
2019 67.35 1326th 5173 74.4%
2022 81.90 676th 5264 87.2%
2023 65.99 1430th 5374 73.4%
2024 43.95 2819th 5511 48.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Kwis Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.63 3433rd 5413 36.6%
2019 48.31 2591st 5492 52.8%
2022 68.56 1582nd 5635 71.9%
2023 51.43 2334th 5617 58.4%
2024 41.52 2944th 5605 47.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Kwis Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.67 3072nd 5431 43.4%
2019 50.36 2443rd 5510 55.7%
2022 68.22 1604th 5663 71.7%
2023 51.11 2388th 5650 57.7%
2024 37.49 3246th 5636 42.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Kwis Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.52 2517th 4830 47.9%
2019 60.53 1656th 4963 66.6%
2022 85.63 519th 5084 89.8%
2023 61.78 1561st 5098 69.4%
2024 54.97 1949th 5102 61.8%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Kwis Elementary Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Kwis Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 133 10 76 243 1 n/a n/a 0 463
1989 112 3 60 258 3 n/a n/a 0 436
1990 101 13 76 259 3 n/a n/a 0 452
1991 109 10 83 274 3 n/a n/a 0 479
1992 88 4 84 278 2 n/a n/a 0 456
1993 75 3 75 292 1 n/a n/a 0 446
1994 61 3 75 290 4 n/a n/a 0 433
1995 53 11 64 326 2 n/a n/a 0 456
1996 53 11 64 326 2 n/a n/a 0 456
1997 36 16 71 314 1 n/a n/a 0 438
1998 34 10 54 286 1 n/a n/a 0 385
1999 32 9 45 267 1 n/a n/a 0 354
2000 32 10 39 292 2 n/a n/a 0 375
2001 34 12 39 294 1 n/a n/a 0 380
2002 33 5 31 322 1 n/a n/a 0 392
2003 33 5 31 322 1 n/a n/a 0 392
2004 28 4 29 328 2 n/a n/a 0 391
2005 26 5 27 318 0 n/a n/a 0 376
2006 25 4 24 281 0 n/a n/a 0 334
2007 17 6 17 261 0 n/a n/a 0 301
2008 14 1 18 276 2 n/a n/a 0 311
2009 19 1 20 336 2 4 5 0 387
2010 12 0 17 331 0 2 2 0 364
2011 12 0 22 321 0 2 3 0 360
2012 16 1 28 302 0 2 1 0 350
2013 17 2 30 295 0 2 0 0 346
2014 18 0 30 309 0 2 0 0 359
2015 10 0 29 287 0 0 0 0 326
2016 10 0 28 299 0 0 0 0 337
2017 9 1 27 297 0 0 0 0 334
2018 5 3 22 280 0 0 0 0 310
2019 5 2 20 277 0 0 2 0 306
2020 9 1 21 274 0 0 3 0 308
2021 7 0 24 283 0 0 3 0 317
2022 6 0 18 261 0 0 7 0 292
2023 3 1 19 242 0 0 10 1 276
2024 3 2 18 262 0 0 9 0 294

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Kwis Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 463 18.0 25.7 n/a
1989 436 17.6 24.7 n/a
1990 452 19.2 23.5 n/a
1991 479 18.5 25.8 n/a
1992 456 18.8 24.2 30.7
1993 446 18.0 24.8 33.6
1994 433 18.9 22.9 44.8
1995 456 17.0 26.8 53.9
1996 456 17.0 26.8 53.9
1997 438 18.0 24.3 69.4
1998 385 20.0 19.3 69.9
1999 354 20.0 17.7 70.1
2000 375 18.0 20.8 66.7
2001 380 21.0 18.1 65.3
2002 392 22.8 17.2 79.1
2003 392 22.8 17.2 79.1
2004 391 20.8 18.8 69.6
2005 376 20.8 18.1 72.6
2006 334 15.6 21.4 68.6
2007 301 15.2 19.8 78.1
2008 311 17.9 17.4 71.7
2009 387 20.2 17.8 77.3
2010 364 19.8 18.3 86.3
2011 360 n/a n/a 83.3
2012 350 15.6 22.4 99.1
2013 346 16.0 21.6 83.8
2014 359 14.0 25.6 85
2015 326 12.0 27.1 89.6
2016 337 13.0 25.9 87.8
2017 334 13.2 25.3 86.2
2018 310 12.2 25.4 89
2019 306 12.0 25.5 87.6
2020 308 n/a n/a 86.4
2021 317 12.0 26.4 79.2
2022 292 13.0 22.4 73.6
2023 276 11.0 25.0 79.7
2024 294 12.0 24.5 82.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Kwis Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 463 18.0 25.7 n/a
1989 436 17.6 24.7 n/a
1990 452 19.2 23.5 n/a
1991 479 18.5 25.8 n/a
1992 456 18.8 24.2 30.7
1993 446 18.0 24.8 33.6
1994 433 18.9 22.9 44.8
1995 456 17.0 26.8 53.9
1996 456 17.0 26.8 53.9
1997 438 18.0 24.3 69.4
1998 385 20.0 19.3 69.9
1999 354 20.0 17.7 70.1
2000 375 18.0 20.8 66.7
2001 380 21.0 18.1 65.3
2002 392 22.8 17.2 79.1
2003 392 22.8 17.2 79.1
2004 391 20.8 18.8 69.6
2005 376 20.8 18.1 72.6
2006 334 15.6 21.4 68.6
2007 301 15.2 19.8 78.1
2008 311 17.9 17.4 71.7
2009 387 20.2 17.8 77.3
2010 364 19.8 18.3 86.3
2011 360 n/a n/a 83.3
2012 350 15.6 22.4 99.1
2013 346 16.0 21.6 83.8
2014 359 14.0 25.6 85
2015 326 12.0 27.1 89.6
2016 337 13.0 25.9 87.8
2017 334 13.2 25.3 86.2
2018 310 12.2 25.4 89
2019 306 12.0 25.5 87.6
2020 308 n/a n/a 86.4
2021 317 12.0 26.4 79.2
2022 292 13.0 22.4 73.6
2023 276 11.0 25.0 79.7
2024 294 12.0 24.5 82.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Kwis Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
2012100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201397.0%0.0%3.0%0.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%
2014100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2015100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2016100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2017≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
201896.0%0.0%0.0%4.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%96.0%≥98.0%
2019≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
202090.6%0.0%3.1%96.9%93.8%95.3%96.9%
202188.4%0.0%0.0%95.7%91.3%94.2%91.3%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kwis Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2676th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 2464th of 5874 Elementary schools
 4.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Kwis Elementary)52.945.7
 7.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Hacienda la Puente Unified)5448.3
 5.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kwis Elementary)60.840
 20.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hacienda la Puente Unified)54.250.7
 3.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Kwis Elementary)52.546
 6.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Hacienda la Puente Unified)52.445.5
 6.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kwis Elementary)46.932
 14.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hacienda la Puente Unified)47.742.1
 5.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Kwis Elementary)40.458.1
 17.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Hacienda la Puente Unified)54.648.1
 6.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kwis Elementary)21.341.9
 20.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hacienda la Puente Unified)39.835.4
 4.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Kwis Elementary)25.522.6
 3%
   5th Grade Science (Hacienda la Puente Unified)34.832.4
 2.4%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students306276
 9.8%
African American21
 50%
American Indian00
Asian2019
 5%
Hispanic277242
 12.6%
Pacific Islander00
White53
 40%
Two or More Races210
 400%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients87.6%79.7%
 7.9%


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Students who attend Kwis Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Newton Middle
High : Los Altos High

Students at Kwis Elementary are 89% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 3% Two or more races, 1% White.

Kwis Elementary ranks 3190th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 294 students attended Kwis Elementary.


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