Cortada Elementary vs Columbia Elementary
Cortada Elementary and Columbia Elementary are very closely rated, both scoring around 6.7 out of 10. Columbia Elementary is significantly larger with 713 students, about 2.0× the size of Cortada Elementary (361). In math proficiency, Columbia Elementary leads at 32.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Cortada Elementary
El Monte, CA
6.7/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 6th
361 students
Columbia Elementary
El Monte, CA
6.3/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 8th
713 students
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| Metric | Cortada Elementary | Columbia Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.7 / 10 | 6.3 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 8.0 | 7.0 |
| Growth Score | 4.9 | 5.0 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 94.7% | 90.3% |
| Environment Score | 9.2 | 8.4 |
| State Rank | #4,055 of 9,557 | #4,996 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 58th | 48th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Cortada Elementary | Columbia Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 25.0% | 32.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 42.0% | 52.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | El Monte (91733) | El Monte (91731) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $67,245 | $60,887 |
| Median Home Value | $601,600 | $614,000 |
| Median Rent | $1,658 | $1,583 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 11.3% | 15.2% |
| Poverty Rate | 19.4% | 18.4% |
| Avg Commute | 27 min | 30 min |