Edgewood Academy

Edgewood Academy is 16251 East Hancock Street in La Puente. It has 610 students in grades K–8. The student-teacher ratio is 22:1. Math proficiency sits at 28% while reading proficiency is 37%. The enrollment reflects a 47% female and 51% male split. The campus is very organized and focused on preparing students for long-term academic success. Students from different grades share a space that encourages learning and taking responsibility for their own actions. The school is a central place for students who are moving from elementary to middle school. To help students understand, modern teaching tools are used in lessons every day. The administrative team makes sure that the front office is safe and that things run smoothly. Prices of homes in the area range from $630,000 to $810,000. Parents say that the staff is very friendly and works hard to keep the campus safe. The school wants to be one of the best elementary schools in California.

Edgewood Academy is changing its Board Reorganization for 2026 to make sure that the school's leaders are working toward the district's new strategic goals. The academy recently took part in the Bassett Unified Science Fair, where students showed how to solve real-world engineering problems. Families and staff are taking the BUSD School Climate Survey to tell the school how safe it is and how well the students are doing.

Q1. Are there any competitive interscholastic sports programs for middle school students at Edgewood Academy?

Ans. Edgewood Academy has seasonal sports like basketball and volleyball for older students. The focus is on working together and getting fit.

Q2. Does Edgewood Academy have a transitional kindergarten program right now?

Ans. The academy has a TK program that helps younger students move from preschool to kindergarten.

Q3. What choices do eighth graders at Edgewood Academy have for electives?

Ans. Every year, middle school students can choose from a number of electives, including leadership, digital media, and different performing arts classes.

Q4. Is there a nurse on staff at Edgewood Academy all the time?

Ans. There is always someone at the health office to handle students' medications and give basic first aid for minor injuries at school.

Q5. How often do parents at Edgewood Academy get report cards?

Ans. Every quarter, families get progress reports and formal report cards to let them know how their child is doing in school.