Excellent
#1282 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 13% in state
Plymouth Elementary
Elementary School · Monrovia Unified · Monrovia, CA
A Monrovia Unified elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1300 Boley St., Monrovia, CA 91016
- Math 58% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 58% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 23.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Plymouth Elementary score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 58% in 2024.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (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 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Plymouth 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 31Car-Dependent
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,637/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Monrovia), 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
$99,555
Median home value
$874,100
Median rent
$2,008/mo
College educated
43.9%
Homeownership
49.7%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91016; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pearl PreparatoryPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–6 | 0.1 mi | 164 | Compare → |
| Pearl Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | K–6 | 0.1 mi | 155 | Compare → |
| Camino Grove ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 694 | Compare → |
| Academicise Int. Preschool & KindergartenPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.0 mi | 12 | Compare → |
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Monrovia Unified
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #2 of 10
- District spending per student
- $17,125NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Plymouth Elementary is listed in Monrovia Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Plymouth Elementary
Plymouth Elementary is a public elementary school in Monrovia, CA, part of Monrovia Unified, serving approximately 532 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 23.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,282 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Plymouth Elementary
What grades does Plymouth Elementary serve?
Plymouth Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Plymouth Elementary?
Plymouth Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 532 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plymouth Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Plymouth Elementary is 23.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Plymouth Elementary rank in CA?
Plymouth Elementary ranks #1,282 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Plymouth Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Plymouth Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Plymouth Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Plymouth Elementary has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Plymouth Elementary a charter school?
No, Plymouth Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Plymouth Elementary a Title I school?
No, Plymouth Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Plymouth Elementary?
53.0% of students at Plymouth 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 532
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.4%
- Phone
- (626) 471-2400
- Area population (ZIP 91016)
- 41,710
- Area average commute
- 30.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.3
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 91016; 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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