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#2833 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 30% in state

Monte Vista Elementary

Elementary School · West Covina Unified · West Covina, CA

A West Covina Unified elementary school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1615 West Eldred Ave., West Covina, CA 91790

  • Math 53% vs CA 38% (2024)
  • Reading 54% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 25.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.4Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.9Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency53.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency55% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+7.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+12.2 pts
Overall Proficiency54% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+19.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile84th
Resources & Environment5.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio25.2:1
District spending per student$18,655
Chronic Absenteeism22%

Students at Monte Vista Elementary score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency53%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
38%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency54%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2018, reaching 54% in 2024.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
58%
ELA
51%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
59%
2011
Math
71%
ELA
61%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
39%
2015
Math
40%
ELA
53%
2016
Math
40%
ELA
59%
2017
Math
38%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
50%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
50%
2022
Math
44%
ELA
43%
2024
Math
53%
ELA
54%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

70.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Monte Vista 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 57Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,351/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West Covina), 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

$100,142

Median home value

$695,700

Median rent

$2,253/mo

College educated

23.4%

Homeownership

61%

Poverty rate

9.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91790; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Jubilee Christian SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–80.3 mi153Compare →
Manzanita ElementaryEnrollment path unverified9.0K–50.5 mi420Compare →
Central ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.4K–50.7 mi264Compare →
Merwin ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.2K–51.1 mi445Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

West Covina Unified

Schools in district
15
Rank in district
#3 of 15
District spending per student
$18,655NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Monte Vista Elementary is listed in West Covina Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Monte Vista Elementary

Monte Vista Elementary is a public elementary school in West Covina, CA, part of West Covina Unified, serving approximately 404 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 25.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,833 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Monte Vista Elementary

What grades does Monte Vista Elementary serve?

Monte Vista Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Monte Vista Elementary?

Monte Vista Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 404 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Monte Vista Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Monte Vista Elementary is 25.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Monte Vista Elementary rank in CA?

Monte Vista Elementary ranks #2,833 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Monte Vista Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Monte Vista Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Monte Vista Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Monte Vista Elementary has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Monte Vista Elementary a charter school?

No, Monte Vista Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Monte Vista Elementary a Title I school?

No, Monte Vista Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Monte Vista Elementary?

70.8% of students at Monte Vista 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
404
Student-Teacher Ratio
25.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Los Angeles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.0%
Area population (ZIP 91790)
44,791
Area average commute
31.8 min
Area median age
37.6
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 91790; 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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