Bassett Senior High vs J. E. Van Wig Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 988 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bassett Senior High
La Puente · Public high · Grades 9–12
747 students
J. E. Van Wig Elementary
La Puente · Public elementary · Grades K–5
334 students
| Measure | Bassett Senior High La Puente, California | J. E. Van Wig Elementary La Puente, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #696 of 1,343 | #3189 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12151 of 16,910 | #37496 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 747 | 334 |
| Enrollment | 747 | 334 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.2% | 90.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 42% |
| city | La Puente | La Puente |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bassett Senior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.2 vs 31.6).
- •J. E. Van Wig Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 26%).
- •Bassett Senior High does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 47%).
- •J. E. Van Wig Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.7% vs 91.2%).
- •Bassett Senior High does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 22.3).
- •Bassett Senior High is the larger school with 747 students compared with 334.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bassett Senior High better than J. E. Van Wig Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bassett Senior High ranks higher (35.2 vs 31.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bassett Senior High and J. E. Van Wig Elementary?
About 988 m in a straight line, between La Puente and La Puente in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bassett Senior High: 747. J. E. Van Wig Elementary: 334. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bassett Senior High and J. E. Van Wig Elementary rank in California?
Bassett Senior High is 696th of 1,343 and J. E. Van Wig Elementary is 3189th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).