Very Good
#2084 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 22% in state
Rio Hondo Elementary
Elementary School · EL Monte City · Arcadia, CA
An EL Monte City elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
11425 Wildflower Rd., Arcadia, CA 91006
- Math 30% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 38% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rio Hondo Elementary score 35% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2018, to 34% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
79.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Rio Hondo Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 66Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 72Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,064/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Arcadia), 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
$127,511
Median home value
$1,187,600
Median rent
$2,141/mo
College educated
55.7%
Homeownership
69.1%
Poverty rate
7.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91006; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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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.
EL Monte City
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #11 of 14
- District spending per student
- $25,006NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rio Hondo Elementary is listed in El Monte City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rio Hondo Elementary
Rio Hondo Elementary is a public elementary school in Arcadia, CA, part of EL Monte City, serving approximately 636 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,084 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rio Hondo Elementary
What grades does Rio Hondo Elementary serve?
Rio Hondo Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Rio Hondo Elementary?
Rio Hondo Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 636 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rio Hondo Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rio Hondo Elementary is 19.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rio Hondo Elementary rank in CA?
Rio Hondo Elementary ranks #2,084 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Rio Hondo Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Rio Hondo Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Rio Hondo Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rio Hondo Elementary has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Rio Hondo Elementary a charter school?
No, Rio Hondo Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rio Hondo Elementary a Title I school?
No, Rio Hondo Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rio Hondo Elementary?
79.9% of students at Rio Hondo 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 636
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.2%
- Phone
- (626) 575-2308
- Area population (ZIP 91006)
- 32,106
- Area average commute
- 30.4 min
- Area median age
- 43.7
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 91006; 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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