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Elementary Schools in Montebello, California

Below Average2024–25 data12 schools · avg 38.4/100

Montebello, California has 12 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 38.4/100 — 5.4 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Schurr High at 63/100, where 19.0% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Montebello schools average 10.8% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 23.6% (above the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
38.4
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
39.6
23.1 – 62.7
Avg Exceeded %
10.8%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
23.6%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
12
With Scope Scores

How Montebello schools compare

Montebello's 12 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 38.4 — 5.4 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 23.1 to 62.7, a 39.6-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Schurr High with a Scope Score of 63 and 19.0% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Montebello averages 23.6%, which is below the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Scope Score weights exceeded (40%), met (22%), growth (15%), absenteeism (10%), suspension (5%), ELPAC (5%), baseline (3%)

School archetypes in Montebello

3 Culture First9 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Schools in Montebello ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Schurr High
Montebello Unified Building Momentum
19.0%Solid
63/100
2Montebello High
Montebello Unified Building Momentum
10.8%Solid
53/100
3Applied Technology Center
Montebello Unified Building Momentum
12.7%Developing
48/100
4Washington Elementary
Montebello Unified Building Momentum
17.8%Developing
41/100
5La Merced Academy
Montebello Unified Culture First
13.2%Developing
41/100
6Eastmont Intermediate
Montebello Unified Culture First
10.2%Developing
38/100
7Wilcox Elementary
Montebello Unified Building Momentum
10.9%Developing
36/100
8Montebello Intermediate
Montebello Unified Culture First
8.7%Developing
33/100
9La Merced Intermediate
Montebello Unified Building Momentum
8.7%Developing
31/100
10Fremont Elementary
Montebello Unified Building Momentum
9.5%Needs Support
30/100
11Greenwood Elementary
Montebello Unified Building Momentum
6.8%Needs Support
23/100
12Vail High (Continuation)
Montebello Unified Building Momentum
1.2%Needs Support
23/100

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

Private Schools in Montebello

Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.

St. Benedict School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 408 students
16:1Private
Cantwell Sacred Heart of Mary
Roman Catholic · Grades 9-12 · 342 students
15:1Private
Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 329 students
17:1Private
Montebello Christian School
Amish · Grades Pre-K-8 · 142 students
15:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Montebello

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Montebello good?
Montebello's 12 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 38.4/100, which is 5.4 points below the California state average of 43.8. 10.8% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Montebello?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Montebello is Schurr High with a Scope Score of 63/100 and 19.0% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Montebello schools compare to the state average?
Montebello elementary schools average a Scope Score of 38.4 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (5.4 points below). The exceeded rate averages 10.8% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 23.6% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 23.1 to 62.7, a 39.6-point spread.
How many schools are in Montebello?
Montebello has 12 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.

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