Excellent
#1163 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 12% in state
New Temple
Elementary School · Valle Lindo Elementary
11033 East Central Ave., South EL Monte, CA 91733
Enrollment
577
Student-Teacher
19.9:1
Score
8.3
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
577
Student-Teacher
19.9:1
Score
8.3
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#1,163 of 9,539
In South EL Monte
#1 of 3
public schools
In district
#1 of 2
Valle Lindo Elementary
Equity
8.9 / 10
Excellent
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About New Temple
New Temple is a public elementary school in South EL Monte, CA, part of Valle Lindo Elementary. New Temple serves approximately 577 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. New Temple has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,163 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for New Temple show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 8.3 · Excellent
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
36% of students at New Temple were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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New Temple — Students at New Temple score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
74.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.6/10.
How New Temple Compares
See how New Temple performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
11033 East Central Ave., South EL Monte, CA 91733
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering New Temple may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Cortada Elementary (rated 8.8/10, 1.8 miles away, in nearby El Monte), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Mill School and Technology Academy (rated 8.5/10, 1.9 miles away, in nearby Whittier), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Wilkerson Elementary (rated 8.4/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby El Monte), with a very similar rating. For more schools in South EL Monte, see our South EL Monte schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| EPIPHANY CATHOLIC SCHOOL South El Monte | 0.3 mi | 6.4 |
| Epiphany Catholic South El Monte | 0.3 mi | — |
| Dean L. Shively South El Monte | 0.3 mi | 6.4 |
| South El Monte High South El Monte | 0.4 mi | 6.8 |
| Monte Vista Elementary El Monte | 0.5 mi | 6.5 |
| Miramonte Elementary El Monte | 1.1 mi | 5.5 |
| Wilkerson Elementary El Monte | 1.4 mi | 8.4 |
| New Lexington Elementary El Monte | 1.5 mi | 7.7 |
| Potrero Elementary El Monte | 1.5 mi | 8.4 |
| Parkview Elementary El Monte | 1.4 mi | 5.2 |
| Maxson Elementary El Monte | 1.4 mi | 6.1 |
| El Monte High El Monte | 1.6 mi | 8.1 |
| Mill School and Technology Academy Whittier | 1.9 mi | 8.5 |
| Cortada Elementary El Monte | 1.8 mi | 8.8 |
| Willard F. Payne Elementary El Monte | 1.8 mi | 4.8 |
| Columbia Elementary El Monte | 2.1 mi | 6.9 |
| NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL El Monte | 2.2 mi | 5.4 |
| Mountain View High El Monte | 2.0 mi | 6.5 |
| Wallen L. Andrews Whittier | 2.0 mi | 7.5 |
| TELSTAR MONTESSORI CHILD CARE CENTER El Monte | 2.3 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 91733 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$67,245
Median Home Value
$601,600
Median Rent
$1,658/mo
Population
41,716
College Educated
11.3%
Homeownership
43%
Avg Commute
27.2 min
Poverty Rate
19.4%
Median Age
38.9
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Adams Elementary Santa Barbara, CA | 8.3 |
| Alta Vista Elementary Redondo Beach, CA | 8.3 |
| Altamont Creek Elementary Livermore, CA | 8.3 |
| Alvarado Elementary San Francisco, CA | 8.3 |
| Anthony G. Bacich Elementary Kentfield, CA | 8.3 |
| Arbolita Elementary La Habra, CA | 8.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about New Temple
What grades does New Temple serve?
New Temple serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend New Temple?
New Temple has an enrollment of approximately 577 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Temple?
The student-teacher ratio at New Temple is 19.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New Temple rank in CA?
New Temple ranks #1,163 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is New Temple's MySchoolScout rating?
New Temple has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 New Temple?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New Temple has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is New Temple a charter school?
No, New Temple is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is New Temple a Title I school?
No, New Temple is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Temple?
74.4% of students at New Temple qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 577
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 74.4%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.0%
- Phone
- (626) 580-0692
Resources & Links
District
Valle Lindo Elementary- District Enrollment
- 875
- Schools in District
- 2
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $17,952
- District Rank
- #1 of 2
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