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#5297 of 9,539 schools in CA
Joseph A. Gascon Elementary
Elementary School · Montebello Unified · Los Angeles, CA
A Montebello Unified elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
630 South Leonard St., Los Angeles, CA 90022
- Math 23% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 27% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Joseph A. Gascon Elementary score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 25% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
79%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Joseph A. Gascon Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 80Very Walkable
- Transit 56Good Transit
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,223/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,829
Median home value
$603,500
Median rent
$1,407/mo
College educated
9.6%
Homeownership
33.1%
Poverty rate
16.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90022; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kipp Poder PublicCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.9 | K–8 | 0.0 mi | 203 | Compare → |
| Montebello Park ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 375 | Compare → |
| Fourth Street Primary CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–1 | 0.8 mi | 192 | Compare → |
| Kipp Raices AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.3 | K–4 | 0.8 mi | 587 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Montebello Unified
- Schools in district
- 29
- Rank in district
- #19 of 28
- District spending per student
- $22,912NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Joseph A. Gascon Elementary is listed in Montebello Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Joseph A. Gascon Elementary
Joseph A. Gascon Elementary is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Montebello Unified, serving approximately 510 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #5,297 of 9,539 schools in CA.
State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Joseph A. Gascon Elementary
What grades does Joseph A. Gascon Elementary serve?
Joseph A. Gascon Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Joseph A. Gascon Elementary?
Joseph A. Gascon Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 510 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joseph A. Gascon Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Joseph A. Gascon Elementary is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Joseph A. Gascon Elementary rank in CA?
Joseph A. Gascon Elementary ranks #5,297 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Joseph A. Gascon Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Joseph A. Gascon Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Joseph A. Gascon Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Joseph A. Gascon Elementary has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Joseph A. Gascon Elementary a charter school?
No, Joseph A. Gascon Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Joseph A. Gascon Elementary a Title I school?
No, Joseph A. Gascon Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Joseph A. Gascon Elementary?
79.0% of students at Joseph A. Gascon Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 510
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.2%
- Phone
- (323) 721-2025
- Area population (ZIP 90022)
- 61,638
- Area average commute
- 29.6 min
- Area median age
- 34.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 90022; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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