CALIFORNIA SCHOOLS TO WATCH
California Schools to Watch is a statewide program implemented by the California League of Middle Schools, California Department of Education, California Middle Grades Alliance, National Forum, and the California Schools to Watch model schools.
Edgewood Academy
Designated 2026
Bassett Unified School District
Los Angeles County
Marco Leal, Principal
14135 Fairgrove Ave, La Puente, CA 91746, USA
(626) 931-7800
School Characteristics
Grades Served: 7-8; Enrollment 483
Replicable Practices
Student Achievement - schoolwide Commitment to Writing initiative, Thinking Maps to deepen understanding across subjects, and student-centered, projectbased learning
Social-Emotional Growth - small learning communities, Wellness Wednesdays, Wellness Room, counselor-led groups, Undercover Teams, Thrively, and PBIS
Family and Community Engagement - Parent Academy workshops, ParentSquare communication, student-produced Edgy News, team-based parent conferences, and Coffee with the Principal, PTA, ELAC, SSC
Universal Access - ELD classes, ELA and Math support classes, flexible intervention groups, Study Skills class, and instruction informed by ongoing student data
Equity in Opportunities - team sports, ASB leadership, graphic art, journalism, 3D printing, esports, STEM, art, concert band, ukulele, and guitar.