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El Monte City 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 15 public schools serving 7,028 students in El Monte City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in El Monte City School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (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 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
15 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
7,028 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
345 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
El Monte City School District, which is ranked #735 of all 1,910 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#712 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
18%
12%
% Hispanic
80%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
1%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,608 is higher than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,893 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$166 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$140 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,608
$19,974
Spending / Student
$19,893
$18,396
Best El Monte City School District ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rio Vista Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4300 North Esto
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 575-2310
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 575-2310
Gr: K-6 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Legore Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11121 Bryant Rd.
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 575-2329
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 575-2329
Gr: K-6 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #33.
Gidley Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10226 East Lower Azusa Rd.
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 575-2323
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 575-2323
Gr: K-8 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Thompson Elementary School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4544 Maxson Rd.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 443-2613
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 443-2613
Gr: K-8 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #55.
Durfee Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12233 Star St.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 443-3900
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 443-3900
Gr: K-8 | 1,089 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Cleminson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5213 North Daleview Ave.
Temple City, CA 91780
(626) 575-2327
Temple City, CA 91780
(626) 575-2327
Gr: K-6 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Wright Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11317 East Mcgirk Rd.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 575-2333
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 575-2333
Gr: K-8 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Cherrylee Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5025 Buffington Rd.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 575-2326
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 575-2326
Gr: K-6 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
New Lexington Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10410 East Bodger St.
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 575-2320
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 575-2320
Gr: K-6 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Rio Hondo Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11425 Wildflower Rd.
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 575-2308
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 575-2308
Gr: K-8 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1111.
Wilkerson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2700 North Doreen Ave.
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 575-2331
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 575-2331
Gr: K-6 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #1212.
Columbia Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3400 North California
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 575-2306
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 575-2306
Gr: K-8 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Rank: #1313.
Potrero Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2611 North Potrero Ave.
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 350-9386
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 350-9386
Gr: K-8 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #1414.
Cortada Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3111 North Potrero Ave.
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 575-2391
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 575-2391
Gr: K-6 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #1515.
Shirpser Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4020 North Gibson Rd.
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 575-2393
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 575-2393
Gr: K-6 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to El Monte City School District?
El Monte City School District manages 15 public schools serving 7,028 students.
What is the rank of El Monte City School District?
El Monte City School District is ranked #735 out of 1,910 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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 El Monte City School District?
80% of El Monte City School District students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of El Monte City School District?
El Monte City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is El Monte City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,893 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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