Kwis Elementary

Kwis Elementary is a K-5 public school serving 305 students in the Hacienda la Puente Unified district, performing near the state average academically while serving a community with high economic need.

Academically, Kwis sits in the middle of its district, performing significantly better than schools like Nelson Elementary but behind high-performers like Wedgeworth Elementary. A key strength is its effectiveness with specific student groups, such as English Language Learners and students from low-income families, where it often outperforms the state average. However, the school has shown notable ups and downs in its overall performance from year to year, and it faces a significant challenge with chronic student absenteeism, which, while improving, remains higher than both district and state averages.

Interesting patterns emerge when comparing Kwis to nearby schools. For instance, the highest-performing school, Wedgeworth, has the lowest per-student spending in the comparison group, showing that resources alone don't determine success. Kwis also shows a distinct pattern in test scores across grades, with third graders performing well, a drop in fourth grade, and a partial recovery in fifth grade. Like most schools in the area, science scores are a particular area for growth. The school's recent improvements in reducing absenteeism may be helping to stabilize its academic performance.