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Montague Charter Academy
Elementary School · Montague Charter Academy District · Pacoima, CA
A charter elementary school in Pacoima, CA where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
13000 Montague St., Pacoima, CA 91331
- Math 35% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 34% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Montague Charter Academy score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 34% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
Based on 14 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
86.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Montague Charter Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 45Some Transit
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low245/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$82,025
Median home value
$609,300
Median rent
$1,818/mo
College educated
11.2%
Homeownership
62.8%
Poverty rate
16.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91331; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vena Avenue ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 486 | Compare → |
| Haddon Avenue ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 623 | Compare → |
| Sharp Avenue ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 447 | Compare → |
| Canterbury Avenue ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 606 | 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.
Montague Charter Academy District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $20,036NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Montague Charter Academy is listed in Montague Charter Academy District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Montague Charter Academy
Montague Charter Academy is a public elementary school in Pacoima, CA, part of Montague Charter Academy District, serving approximately 854 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #5,981 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Montague Charter Academy
What grades does Montague Charter Academy serve?
Montague Charter Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Montague Charter Academy?
Montague Charter Academy has an enrollment of approximately 854 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montague Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Montague Charter Academy is 20.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Montague Charter Academy rank in CA?
Montague Charter Academy ranks #5,981 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Montague Charter Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Montague Charter Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Montague Charter Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Montague Charter Academy has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Montague Charter Academy a charter school?
Yes, Montague Charter Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Montague Charter Academy a Title I school?
No, Montague Charter Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Montague Charter Academy?
86.4% of students at Montague Charter 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 854
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.0%
- Phone
- (818) 899-0215
- Area population (ZIP 91331)
- 98,820
- Area average commute
- 30.3 min
- Area median age
- 34.7
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 91331; 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, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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