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Montebello Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 29 public schools serving 20,395 students in Montebello Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Montebello Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
29 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
20,395 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
1,080 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Montebello Unified School District, which is ranked #1364 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 81% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1372 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
29%
Graduation Rate
89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.64
# American Indian Students
8 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
281 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
19,437 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
95%
55%
# Black Students
30 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
107 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
1%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
515 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
1,358
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,345
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,384
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,423
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,439
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,558
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,496
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,585
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,585
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,658
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,744
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,873
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,947
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,046 is higher than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,938 is higher than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$450 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$447 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,046
$21,485
Spending / Student
$21,938
$19,787
Best Montebello Unified School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Potrero Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8026 E. Hill Dr.
Rosemead, CA 91770
(626) 307-7010
Rosemead, CA 91770
(626) 307-7010
Grades: K-5
| 385 students
Rank: #22.
Montebello Gardens Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4700 Pine St.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 463-5191
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 463-5191
Grades: K-5
| 233 students
Rank: #33.
Montebello Community Day
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
123 S. Montebello Blvd.
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 887-7900
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 887-7900
Grades: 7-12
| 30 students
Rank: #44.
Bella Vista Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2410 Findlay Ave.
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(323) 721-4335
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(323) 721-4335
Grades: K-5
| 493 students
Rank: #55.
Macy Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2101 S. Lupine Ave.
Monterey Park, CA 91755
(323) 722-0260
Monterey Park, CA 91755
(323) 722-0260
Grades: 6-8
| 526 students
Rank: #66.
Applied Technology Center
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1200 W. Mines Ave.
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 248-2500
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 248-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 423 students
Rank: #77.
Schurr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
820 N. Wilcox Ave.
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 887-3090
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 887-3090
Grades: 9-12
| 2,224 students
Rank: #88.
Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1400 W. Madison Ave.
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 721-3621
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 721-3621
Grades: K-5
| 683 students
Rank: #99.
Wilcox Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
816 Donna Way
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 728-1833
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 728-1833
Grades: K-5
| 479 students
Rank: #1010.
Fremont Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 W. Madison Ave.
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 721-2435
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 721-2435
Grades: K-5
| 313 students
Rank: #1111.
Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6139 Loveland St.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 773-1804
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 773-1804
Grades: K-5
| 763 students
Rank: #1212.
La Merced Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
215 E. Avenida De La Merced
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 722-7262
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 722-7262
Grades: 6-8
| 848 students
Rank: #1313.
La Merced Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
724 N. Poplar Ave.
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 721-5043
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 721-5043
Grades: K-6
| 624 students
Rank: #1414.
Bandini Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2318 Couts Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90040
(323) 887-7898
Los Angeles, CA 90040
(323) 887-7898
Grades: K-5
| 273 students
Rank: #1515.
Bell Gardens Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5841 Live Oak St.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(562) 927-1319
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(562) 927-1319
Grades: 6-8
| 858 students
Rank: #1616.
Rosewood Park
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2353 Commerce Way
Los Angeles, CA 90040
(323) 887-7862
Los Angeles, CA 90040
(323) 887-7862
Grades: K-8
| 644 students
Rank: #1717.
Bell Gardens Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5620 Quinn St.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(562) 927-1223
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(562) 927-1223
Grades: K-5
| 704 students
Rank: #1818.
Eastmont Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 N. Bradshawe Ave.
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 721-5133
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 721-5133
Grades: 6-8
| 618 students
Rank: #1919.
Montebello Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Whittier Blvd.
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 721-5111
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 721-5111
Grades: 6-8
| 796 students
Rank: #2020.
Montebello Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6300 N.side Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90022
(323) 721-3305
Los Angeles, CA 90022
(323) 721-3305
Grades: K-5
| 388 students
Rank: #2121.
Garfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7425 S. Garfield Ave.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(562) 927-1915
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(562) 927-1915
Grades: K-5
| 499 students
Rank: #2222.
Bell Gardens High School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6119 Agra St.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 826-5151
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 826-5151
Grades: 9-12
| 2,217 students
Rank: #2323.
Suva Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6660 E. Suva St.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(562) 927-2679
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(562) 927-2679
Grades: 6-8
| 704 students
Rank: #2424.
Greenwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 S. Greenwood Ave.
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 721-4605
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 721-4605
Grades: K-5
| 765 students
Rank: #2525.
Joseph A. Gascon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
630 S. Leonard St.
Los Angeles, CA 90022
(323) 721-2025
Los Angeles, CA 90022
(323) 721-2025
Grades: K-5
| 524 students
Rank: #2626.
Suva Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6740 E. Suva St.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(562) 927-1827
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(562) 927-1827
Grades: K-5
| 617 students
Rank: #2727.
Montebello High School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2100 W. Cleveland Ave.
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 728-0121
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 728-0121
Grades: 9-12
| 2,054 students
Rank: #2828.
Vail High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1230 S. Vail Ave.
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 728-1940
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 728-1940
Grades: 9-12
| 276 students
Rank: #2929.
Winter Gardens Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1277 S. Clela Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90022
(323) 268-0477
Los Angeles, CA 90022
(323) 268-0477
Grades: K-5
| 434 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Montebello Unified School District?
Montebello Unified School District manages 29 public schools serving 20,395 students.
What is the rank of Montebello Unified School District?
Montebello Unified School District is ranked #1364 out of 1,931 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Montebello Unified School District?
95% of Montebello Unified School District students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Montebello Unified School District?
Montebello Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Montebello Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,938 is higher than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
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