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#4143 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 43% in state
La Merced Academy
Elementary School · Montebello Unified · Montebello, CA
A Montebello Unified elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
724 North Poplar Ave., Montebello, CA 90640
- Math 34% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 40% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at La Merced Academy score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 37% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 36% (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 40 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where La Merced Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 50Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,127/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Montebello), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$74,833
Median home value
$660,600
Median rent
$1,771/mo
College educated
22%
Homeownership
46.3%
Poverty rate
12.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90640; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fremont ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 346 | Compare → |
| Armenian Mesrobian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 238 | Compare → |
| Montebello Gardens ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 224 | Compare → |
| St Benedict SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 408 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Montebello Unified
- Schools in district
- 29
- Rank in district
- #11 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
La Merced Academy is listed in Montebello Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About La Merced Academy
La Merced Academy is a public elementary school in Montebello, CA, part of Montebello Unified, serving approximately 649 students in grades Kindergarten-7th with a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #4,143 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about La Merced Academy
What grades does La Merced Academy serve?
La Merced Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 7th.
How many students attend La Merced Academy?
La Merced Academy has an enrollment of approximately 649 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Merced Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at La Merced Academy is 19.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does La Merced Academy rank in CA?
La Merced Academy ranks #4,143 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is La Merced Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
La Merced Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 La Merced Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, La Merced Academy has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is La Merced Academy a charter school?
No, La Merced Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is La Merced Academy a Title I school?
No, La Merced Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for La Merced Academy?
62.9% of students at La Merced Academy 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 – 7th
- Enrollment
- 649
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.2%
- Phone
- (323) 721-5043
- Area population (ZIP 90640)
- 61,615
- Area average commute
- 31 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
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 90640; 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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