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Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet

Middle School · Monrovia Unified · Monrovia, CA

A Monrovia Unified middle school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

148 West Duarte Rd., Monrovia, CA 91016

  • Math 32% vs CA 34% (2024)
  • Reading 43% vs CA 47% (2024)
  • 23.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.4Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.61 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.3Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency31.9% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42.9% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-2.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-3 pts
Overall Proficiency37% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)30% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+7.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile60th
Resources & Environment5.2Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio23.4:1
District spending per student$17,125
Chronic Absenteeism28.1%

Students at Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency32%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
34%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency43%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
47%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 21 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 37% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
59%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
61%
ELA
59%
2011
Math
63%
ELA
58%
2012
Math
45%
ELA
54%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
40%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
54%
2017
Math
38%
ELA
54%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
51%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
51%
2020*
Math
28%
ELA
40%
2021*
Math
28%
ELA
40%
2022
Math
30%
ELA
42%
2024
Math
32%
ELA
43%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 48% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

78.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet 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 71Very Walkable
  • Transit 59Good Transit
  • Bike 47Somewhat 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

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
Calvary Road Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–120.9 mi18Compare →
Mountain ParkEnrollment path unverified7.6K–121.2 mi49Compare →
Clifton MiddleEnrollment path unverified7.86–81.3 mi587Compare →
Rancho Learning Center (alternative)Enrollment path unverified7.8K–121.3 mi72Compare →

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.

Monrovia Unified

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#8 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

Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet is listed in Monrovia Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet

Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet is a public middle school in Monrovia, CA, part of Monrovia Unified, serving approximately 445 students in grades 6th-8th with a 23.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #5,475 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet

What grades does Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet serve?

Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet?

Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet has an enrollment of approximately 445 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet?

The student-teacher ratio at Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet is 23.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet rank in CA?

Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet ranks #5,475 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet's MySchoolScout rating?

Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet a charter school?

No, Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet a Title I school?

No, Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet?

78.2% of students at Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet 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
6th – 8th
Enrollment
445
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Los Angeles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.1%
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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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