Excellent
#1426 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 15% in state
Montara Avenue Elementary
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified · South Gate, CA
A Los Angeles Unified elementary school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
10018 Montara Ave., South Gate, CA 90280
- Math 42% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 42% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Montara Avenue Elementary score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 42% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Montara Avenue Elementary 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 85Very Walkable
- Bike 61Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,146/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (South Gate), 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
$71,379
Median home value
$608,500
Median rent
$1,471/mo
College educated
11.5%
Homeownership
44.4%
Poverty rate
13.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90280; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–5 | 0.2 mi | 507 | Compare → |
| Stanford Primary CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K | 0.3 mi | 123 | Compare → |
| Victoria Avenue ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 283 | Compare → |
| St Helen Catholic Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.6private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 254 | 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.
Los Angeles Unified
- Schools in district
- 785
- Rank in district
- #168 of 769
- District spending per student
- $22,687NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Montara Avenue Elementary is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Montara Avenue Elementary
Montara Avenue Elementary is a public elementary school in South Gate, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 624 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,426 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Montara Avenue Elementary
What grades does Montara Avenue Elementary serve?
Montara Avenue Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Montara Avenue Elementary?
Montara Avenue Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 624 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montara Avenue Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Montara Avenue Elementary is 18.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Montara Avenue Elementary rank in CA?
Montara Avenue Elementary ranks #1,426 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Montara Avenue Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Montara Avenue Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Montara Avenue Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Montara Avenue Elementary has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Montara Avenue Elementary a charter school?
No, Montara Avenue Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Montara Avenue Elementary a Title I school?
No, Montara Avenue Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Montara Avenue Elementary?
92.5% of students at Montara Avenue 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 624
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.7%
- Phone
- (323) 567-1451
- Area population (ZIP 90280)
- 91,719
- Area average commute
- 32.4 min
- Area median age
- 35.2
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 90280; 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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