Monrovia Unified
Monrovia Unified has 9 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 50.3/100 — 6.6 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Monrovia High at 67/100, where 24.8% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $13,843 per student (below the state average of $14,815). 1 school shows positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 20.3%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Solid 53.0/100 | 5 | 27.2% | 14.4% |
| Middle | Developing 46.4/100 | 2 | 24.0% | 17.3% |
| High | Developing 47.8/100 | 2 | 14.2% | 38.3% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Monrovia Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Monrovia Unified's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 53.0.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages +2.3pp (state avg: -3.0pp), suggesting schools are adding meaningful value.
Consistency: Score range of 39.3 points — showing significant variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 20.3%, 2.2pp below the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 2.6%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Monrovia High leads the district at 67 with 24.8% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Monrovia Unified
Hidden gems: 2 schools in Monrovia Unified are classified as Growth Engine or On the Rise — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Monrovia Unified spends $13,843 per student in current expenditures — $972 below the state average of $14,815.
Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020
Teacher compensation
CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25
Elementary Schools (5)
Monrovia Unified has 5 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 53.0 — 9.2 points above the state average of 43.8.
District-wide growth averages +2.3pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Mayflower Elementary with a Scope Score of 65 and 38.5% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mayflower Elementary Monrovia Unified Growth Engine | 38.5% | Solid 65/100 |
| 2 | Plymouth Elementary Monrovia Unified Strong All-Around | 39.4% | Solid 64/100 |
| 3 | Monroe Elementary Monrovia Unified Culture First | 23.0% | Developing 48/100 |
| 4 | Bradoaks Elementary Science Academy Monrovia Unified Building Momentum | 20.7% | Developing 44/100 |
| 5 | Wild Rose School of Creative Monrovia Unified On the Rise | 14.5% | Developing 43/100 |
Middle Schools (2)
Monrovia Unified has 2 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 46.4 — 5.9 points above the state average of 40.5.
Growth averages -2.7pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring middle school is Clifton Middle with a Scope Score of 55 and 28.6% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clifton Middle Monrovia Unified Building Momentum | 28.6% | Solid 55/100 |
| 2 | Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet Monrovia Unified Building Momentum | 19.5% | Developing 38/100 |
High Schools (2)
Monrovia Unified has 2 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 47.8 — 0.3 points near the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is Monrovia High with a Scope Score of 67 and 24.8% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monrovia High Monrovia Unified Building Momentum | 24.8% | Solid 67/100 |
| 2 | Canyon Oaks High Monrovia Unified Building Momentum | 3.6% | Needs Support 28/100 |
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.
What Scope Scores can't tell you about Monrovia Unified
- 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 resources are distributed across schools within the district
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