Serving 203 students in grades 4-6, Monte Vista 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 was 24% (which was lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40% (which was lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 29:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
203 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)24%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
29:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
95%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
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?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Monte Vista?
203 students attend Monte Vista.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Monte Vista students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Monte Vista?
Monte Vista has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Monte Vista offer ?
Monte Vista offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is Monte Vista part of?
Monte Vista is part of South Whittier Elementary School District.
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