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#2725 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 29% in state

Willard (frances E.) Elementary

Elementary School · Garvey Elementary · Rosemead, CA

A Garvey Elementary elementary school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.

3152 North Willard Ave., Rosemead, CA 91770

  • Math 57% vs CA 38% (2024)
  • Reading 51% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 21.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.3Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.38 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.9Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency55.8% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency51% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+10.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+8.2 pts
Overall Proficiency53% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+19.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile83th
Resources & Environment8.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.5:1
District spending per student$23,535
Chronic Absenteeism31.6%

Students at Willard (frances E.) Elementary score 53% 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 Proficiency57%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
38%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency51%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 9 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 54% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
68%
ELA
58%
2010
Math
73%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
65%
ELA
61%
2012
Math
71%
ELA
64%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
48%
2015
Math
44%
ELA
45%
2016
Math
44%
ELA
49%
2017
Math
48%
ELA
45%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
46%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
46%
2022
Math
38%
ELA
48%
2024
Math
57%
ELA
51%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

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

71.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Willard (frances E.) 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 67Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 45Some Transit
  • Bike 55Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,868/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rosemead), 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

$73,757

Median home value

$712,700

Median rent

$1,740/mo

College educated

23.1%

Homeownership

51.1%

Poverty rate

12.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91770; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Sunshine Educational CenterPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.4 mi4Compare →
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Mildred B. Janson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.9K–60.6 mi582Compare →
St Anthony SchoolPrivate · tuition5.0privatePK–70.8 mi159Compare →

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.

Garvey Elementary

Schools in district
12
Rank in district
#9 of 11
District spending per student
$23,535NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Willard (frances E.) Elementary is listed in Garvey Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Willard (frances E.) Elementary

Willard (frances E.) Elementary is a public elementary school in Rosemead, CA, part of Garvey Elementary, serving approximately 301 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 21.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,725 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Willard (frances E.) Elementary

What grades does Willard (frances E.) Elementary serve?

Willard (frances E.) Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Willard (frances E.) Elementary?

Willard (frances E.) Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 301 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Willard (frances E.) Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Willard (frances E.) Elementary is 21.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Willard (frances E.) Elementary rank in CA?

Willard (frances E.) Elementary ranks #2,725 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Willard (frances E.) Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Willard (frances E.) 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 Willard (frances E.) Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Willard (frances E.) Elementary has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Willard (frances E.) Elementary a charter school?

No, Willard (frances E.) Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Willard (frances E.) Elementary a Title I school?

No, Willard (frances E.) Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Willard (frances E.) Elementary?

71.1% of students at Willard (frances E.) 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
301
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Los Angeles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.6%
Area population (ZIP 91770)
58,893
Area average commute
28 min
Area median age
44.6
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 91770; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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