Serving 524 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Joseph A. Gascon Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 524 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Joseph A. Gascon Elementary School's student population of 524 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
524 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Joseph A. Gascon Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Joseph A. Gascon Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7975 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
97%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
1%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joseph A. Gascon Elementary School's ranking?
Joseph A. Gascon Elementary School is ranked #7975 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Joseph A. Gascon Elementary School?
524 students attend Joseph A. Gascon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Joseph A. Gascon Elementary School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joseph A. Gascon Elementary School?
Joseph A. Gascon Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Joseph A. Gascon Elementary School offer ?
Joseph A. Gascon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Joseph A. Gascon Elementary School part of?
Joseph A. Gascon Elementary School is part of Montebello Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Joseph A. Gascon Elementary School located?
Joseph A. Gascon Elementary School is located in the South Montebello neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 4 other public schools located in South Montebello.
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