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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 2025 school year, there are 29 public schools serving 19,920 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 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
29 Schools
10,417 Schools
# Students
19,920 Students
5,836,351 Students
# Teachers
1,087 Teachers
268,443 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Montebello Unified School District, which is ranked #1362 of all 1,930 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
0.63
# American Indian Students
8 Students
25,834 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
348 Students
706,211 Students
% Asian Students
2%
12%
# Hispanic Students
19,029 Students
3,270,518 Students
% Hispanic Students
96%
56%
# Black Students
49 Students
286,712 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
70 Students
1,179,835 Students
% White Students
n/a
20%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
23,773 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
400 Students
334,411 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
1,602
523,125
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,266
397,228
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,335
415,060
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,356
417,145
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,413
426,889
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,422
431,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,514
433,928
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,471
440,614
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,593
442,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,575
466,920
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,643
477,112
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,717
470,060
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,013
494,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,572 is higher than the state median of $19,942. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,461 is higher than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$450 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$447 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,572
$19,942
Spending / Student
$22,461
$18,366
Best Montebello Unified School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Potrero Heights Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8026 East Hill Dr.
Rosemead, CA 91770
(626) 307-7010
Rosemead, CA 91770
(626) 307-7010
Grades: K-5
| 381 students
Rank: #22.
Montebello Gardens Elementary 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
| 224 students
Rank: #33.
Montebello Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
123 South Montebello Blvd.
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 887-7900
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 887-7900
Grades: 7-12
| 20 students
Rank: #44.
Bella Vista Elementary 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
| 526 students
Rank: #55.
Macy Intermediate
(Math: 28% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2101 South Lupine Ave.
Monterey Park, CA 91755
(323) 722-0260
Monterey Park, CA 91755
(323) 722-0260
Grades: 6-8
| 551 students
Rank: #66.
Applied Technology Center
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1200 West Mines Ave.
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 248-2500
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 248-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 376 students
Rank: #77.
Schurr High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
820 North Wilcox Ave.
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 887-3090
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 887-3090
Grades: 9-12
| 2,139 students
Rank: #88.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1400 West Madison Ave.
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 721-3621
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 721-3621
Grades: K-5
| 716 students
Rank: #99.
Wilcox Elementary 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
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 West Madison Ave.
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 721-2435
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 721-2435
Grades: K-5
| 346 students
Rank: #1111.
Cesar E. Chavez Elementary 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
| 747 students
Rank: #1212.
La Merced Intermediate
(Math: 19% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
215 East Avenida De La Merced
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 722-7262
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 722-7262
Grades: 6-8
| 756 students
Rank: #1313.
La Merced Academy
(Math: 22% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
724 North Poplar Ave.
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 721-5043
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 721-5043
Grades: K-7
| 649 students
Rank: #1414.
Bandini Elementary 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
| 270 students
Rank: #1515.
Bell Gardens Intermediate
(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
| 822 students
Rank: #1616.
Rosewood Park
(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
| 581 students
Rank: #1717.
Bell Gardens Elementary 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
| 659 students
Rank: #1818.
Eastmont Intermediate
(Math: 11% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 North Bradshawe Ave.
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 721-5133
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 721-5133
Grades: 6-8
| 615 students
Rank: #1919.
Montebello Intermediate
(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
| 792 students
Rank: #2020.
Montebello Park Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6300 Northside Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90022
(323) 721-3305
Los Angeles, CA 90022
(323) 721-3305
Grades: K-5
| 375 students
Rank: #2121.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7425 South 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
(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
| 2,139 students
Rank: #2323.
Suva Intermediate
(Math: 14% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6660 East Suva St.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(562) 927-2679
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(562) 927-2679
Grades: 6-8
| 705 students
Rank: #2424.
Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 South Greenwood Ave.
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 721-4605
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 721-4605
Grades: K-5
| 753 students
Rank: #2525.
Joseph A. Gascon Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
630 South Leonard St.
Los Angeles, CA 90022
(323) 721-2025
Los Angeles, CA 90022
(323) 721-2025
Grades: K-5
| 510 students
Rank: #2626.
Suva Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6740 East Suva St.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(562) 927-1827
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(562) 927-1827
Grades: K-5
| 595 students
Rank: #2727.
Montebello High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2100 West Cleveland Ave.
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 728-0121
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 728-0121
Grades: 9-12
| 2,007 students
Rank: #2828.
Vail High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1230 South Vail Ave.
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 728-1940
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 728-1940
Grades: 9-12
| 272 students
Rank: #2929.
Winter Gardens Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1277 South Clela Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90022
(323) 268-0477
Los Angeles, CA 90022
(323) 268-0477
Grades: K-5
| 416 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Montebello Unified School District?
Montebello Unified School District manages 29 public schools serving 19,920 students.
What is the rank of Montebello Unified School District?
Montebello Unified School District is ranked #1362 out of 1,930 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?
96% of Montebello Unified School District students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Montebello Unified School District?
Montebello Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, 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 $22,461 is higher than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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