Serving 680 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Monroe K-8 Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 61% (which was higher than the California state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 52% (which was lower than the California state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
680 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)61%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)52%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
49%
56%
Black
16%
5%
White
26%
20%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% CA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% CA state average).
How many students attend Monroe K-8 Elementary School?
680 students attend Monroe K-8 Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Monroe K-8 Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Monroe K-8 Elementary School?
Monroe K-8 Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Monroe K-8 Elementary School offer ?
Monroe K-8 Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Monroe K-8 Elementary School part of?
Monroe K-8 Elementary School is part of Long Beach Unified School District.
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