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Elementary Schools in South El Monte, California: South El Monte schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.

Near Average2024–25 data1 schools · avg 44.4/100

South El Monte, California has 1 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 44.4/100 — within 0.4 points of the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is New Temple at 44/100, where 30.9% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. South El Monte schools average 30.9% exceeded standard (state: 21.3%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 14.0% (below the state average of 17.9%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
44.4
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
0.0
44.4 – 44.4
Avg Exceeded %
30.9%
State avg: 21.3%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
14.0%
State avg: 17.9%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
1
With Scope Scores
LevelSchoolsAvg ScoreExceededvs State
Elementary1Developing
44.4/100
30.9%-0.4
High1Developing
47.8/100
12.9%+4.1
Middle1Developing
44.0/100
19.9%+1.3

How South El Monte schools compare

South El Monte has 1 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 44.4/100 — within 0.4 points of the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

The top-ranked school is New Temple with a Scope Score of 44 and 30.9% of students exceeding standard.

These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. South El Monte schools average 30.9% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.

Chronic absenteeism in South El Monte averages 14.0% — below the state average of 17.9%.

How we score · Weighted composite of test performance, growth, and school climate · Full weights on the methodology page

School archetypes in South El Monte

1 Culture First

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

For the data nerds

Every school in South El Monte

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1South El Monte High
El Monte Union High Building Momentum
12.9%Developing
48/100
2New Temple
Valle Lindo Elementary Culture First
30.9%Developing
44/100
3Dean L. Shively
Valle Lindo Elementary Building Momentum
19.9%Developing
44/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 3 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools

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 South El Monte

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.

Epiphany Catholic School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 100 students
8:1Private
What Scope Scores can't tell you about South El Monte

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in South El Monte good?
South El Monte's 1 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 44.4/100, which is within 0.4 points of the state average. 30.9% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.3%). The Scope Score weights 6 dimensions for elementary schools: exceeded standard (38%), grade 3-to-5 growth (27%), met or exceeded (proficient) (20%), chronic absenteeism (5%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC English Learner proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in South El Monte?
The highest-scoring elementary school in South El Monte is New Temple with a Scope Score of 44/100 and 30.9% 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 South El Monte schools compare to the state average?
South El Monte elementary schools average a Scope Score of 44.4/100 — within 0.4 points of the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 30.9% vs. 21.3% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 14.0% vs. 17.9% statewide.
How many schools are in South El Monte?
South El Monte has 1 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 seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline 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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