Los Altos Elementary

Los Altos Elementary is a K-5 public school serving 391 students in the Hacienda la Puente Unified district, performing solidly above state averages in English and Math despite serving a community with significant economic need.

This school stands out for its effective support of specific student groups, with Hispanic students, English Learners, and students in special education all performing at levels that rank well above the state average. Compared to nearby schools with similar student populations like Palm Elementary and Kwis Elementary, Los Altos achieves stronger academic results. The school has also made impressive progress, cutting chronic student absenteeism by more than half since the pandemic. However, a notable and growing performance gap exists between female and male students, and science scores are a clear area for improvement, which is a challenge shared across the Hacienda la Puente Unified district.

When looking at the broader area, Los Altos occupies a middle position. It outperforms schools with similar demographics but trails higher-performing schools like Wedgeworth Elementary, which has a lower rate of economic disadvantage. A comparison with Murphy Ranch Elementary in the higher-ranked East Whittier City Elementary district suggests that district-level factors also play a role. Overall, Los Altos is a school showing positive momentum, effectively supporting many of its students while working to address specific challenges in science and the gender achievement gap.