Very Good
#1976 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 21% in state
Macy Intermediate
Middle School · Montebello Unified · Monterey Park, CA
A Montebello Unified middle school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2101 South Lupine Ave., Monterey Park, CA 91755
- Math 34% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 52% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 19:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Macy Intermediate score 43% proficient, which is above 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 5 points since 2020, reaching 43% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 50% (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 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Macy Intermediate 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 68Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,397/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Monterey Park), 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
$74,362
Median home value
$761,900
Median rent
$1,811/mo
College educated
31.7%
Homeownership
46.1%
Poverty rate
13.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91755; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastmont IntermediateEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 6–8 | 1.4 mi | 615 | Compare → |
| Garvey (richard) IntermediateEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | 7–8 | 2.0 mi | 589 | Compare → |
| Montebello IntermediateEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 6–8 | 2.0 mi | 792 | Compare → |
| Kipp Sol AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.8 | 5–8 | 2.1 mi | 488 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Montebello Unified
- Schools in district
- 29
- Rank in district
- #4 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
Macy Intermediate is listed in Montebello Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Macy Intermediate
Macy Intermediate is a public middle school in Monterey Park, CA, part of Montebello Unified, serving approximately 551 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,976 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Macy Intermediate
What grades does Macy Intermediate serve?
Macy Intermediate serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Macy Intermediate?
Macy Intermediate has an enrollment of approximately 551 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Macy Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Macy Intermediate is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Macy Intermediate rank in CA?
Macy Intermediate ranks #1,976 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Macy Intermediate's MySchoolScout rating?
Macy Intermediate has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Macy Intermediate?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Macy Intermediate has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Macy Intermediate a charter school?
No, Macy Intermediate is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Macy Intermediate a Title I school?
No, Macy Intermediate is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Macy Intermediate?
62.3% of students at Macy Intermediate 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 551
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.8%
- Phone
- (323) 722-0260
- Area population (ZIP 91755)
- 26,413
- Area average commute
- 29.6 min
- Area median age
- 45.1
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 91755; 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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