EL Monte City School District
School District · EL Monte, California
Avg Rating
8.1
out of 10
Schools
15
15 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$25,006
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.3:1
Avg Rating
8.1
out of 10
Schools
15
15 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$25,006
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.3:1
Evaluating EL Monte City?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge EL Monte City as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Legore Elementary
EL Monte · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Gidley Elementary
EL Monte · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Durfee Elementary
EL Monte · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#46 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.9
above California avg
Per-pupil spending
$25,006
+$7,359 vs California median
District size
7,045 students
Much larger than California median
The short answer
EL Monte City ranks #46 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. EL Monte City's schools with real test data average 8.1/10 across 14 schools. Its top-rated schools are Legore Elementary (9.3/10), Gidley Elementary (9.2/10), and Durfee Elementary (9.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.3/10 despite 86% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.1 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among EL Monte City schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +9.9 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among EL Monte City schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in EL Monte City
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (14 of 15). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Legore Elementary | 9.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Gidley Elementary | 9.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Durfee Elementary | 9.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Cortada Elementary | 8.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Wright Elementary | 8.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Potrero Elementary | 8.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Wilkerson Elementary | 8.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Shirpser Elementary | 8.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Cleminson Elementary | 7.9 / 10 |
| 10 | Rio Hondo Elementary | 7.7 / 10 |
See all 15 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 8.1/10, EL Monte City is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Legore Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.3/10.
In standardized testing, EL Monte City students show an average math proficiency of 39.9% and ELA proficiency of 45.7%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in EL Monte City with test data.
Schools in EL Monte City
15 schools Elementary Schools 15
District Details
- State
- California
- 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 8.1/10. 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?
Legore 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 39.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 45.7%. 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 8.1/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 8.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 39.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 45.7%
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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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