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7.4 avg / 10

EL Monte City School District

School District · EL Monte, California

Students: 7,045
Teachers (FTE): 347

Avg Rating

7.4

out of 10

Schools

15

15 elem

Per-Pupil Spending

$25,006

Student-Teacher Ratio

20.3:1

How this district compares

California rank

#88 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.1

above California avg

Per-pupil spending

$25,006

+$7,359 vs California median

District size

7,045 students

Much larger than California median

About EL Monte City

EL Monte City is a EL Monte, California school district serving 15 schools. The district educates 7,045 students with a student-teacher ratio of 20.3:1. The district invests $25,006 per student annually.

With an average rating of 7.4/10, EL Monte City is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Rio Vista Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.3/10.

In standardized testing, EL Monte City students show an average math proficiency of 38.0% and ELA proficiency of 44.8%.

The district includes 15 elementary schools .

District Map

Schools in EL Monte City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 38.0%
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ELA Proficiency 44.8%
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Average proficiency across all schools in EL Monte City with test data.

District Details

City
EL Monte
Total Enrollment
7,045
Teachers (FTE)
347
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in EL Monte City?

EL Monte City has 15 schools in total — 15 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for EL Monte City?

The average composite rating for EL Monte City is 7.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in EL Monte City?

EL Monte City spends $25,006 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in EL Monte City?

The average student-teacher ratio in EL Monte City is 20.3:1.

What is the top-rated school in EL Monte City?

Rio Vista Elementary is the highest-rated school in EL Monte City with a composite score of 9.3/10.

What are the test scores in EL Monte City?

Across schools in EL Monte City with test data, the average math proficiency is 38.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 44.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does EL Monte City compare to other districts in California?

EL Monte City has an average school rating of 7.4/10 across 15 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
7.4/10
Math Proficiency
38.0%
ELA Proficiency
44.8%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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