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Monrovia Unified

Above Average2024–25 data9 schools · avg 50.3/100

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.

Avg Scope Score
50.3
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
39.3
28.1 – 67.5
Avg Exceeded %
23.6%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
20.3%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
9
With Scope Scores
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementarySolid
53.0/100
527.2%14.4%
MiddleDeveloping
46.4/100
224.0%17.3%
HighDeveloping
47.8/100
214.2%38.3%

K–12 pipeline

The typical school path in Monrovia Unified, top-scoring shown first.

Elementary
53.0
avg score · 5 schools
Monroe Elementary
Developing
48/100
+2 more elementary schools
Middle
46.4
avg score · 2 schools
High
47.8
avg score · 2 schools
Monrovia High
Solid
67/100
Canyon Oaks High
Needs Support
28/100

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

1 Growth Engine1 Strong All-Around1 Culture First1 On the Rise5 Building Momentum

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

Hispanic
66.0%
White
14.1%
Asian
7.0%
Black
4.8%
Other
8.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
67%
Economic need indicator · district avg

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.

Per-Pupil Spending
$13,843
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
5,247
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 7.7%
$12,850 → $13,843
Spending Efficiency
3.64
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 63%Support 33%Other 4%
NCES F-33 Finance · District-level data — not school-specific

Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020

Teacher compensation

Salary Range
$57,572–$105,149
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
242
Full-time equivalent teachers

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.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Mayflower Elementary
Monrovia Unified Growth Engine
38.5%Solid
65/100
2Plymouth Elementary
Monrovia Unified Strong All-Around
39.4%Solid
64/100
3Monroe Elementary
Monrovia Unified Culture First
23.0%Developing
48/100
4Bradoaks Elementary Science Academy
Monrovia Unified Building Momentum
20.7%Developing
44/100
5Wild 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.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Clifton Middle
Monrovia Unified Building Momentum
28.6%Solid
55/100
2Santa 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.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Monrovia High
Monrovia Unified Building Momentum
24.8%Solid
67/100
2Canyon 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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Monrovia Unified a good school district?
Monrovia Unified has 9 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 50.3/100, which is 6.6 points above the California state average of 43.8. 23.6% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across six dimensions. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in Monrovia Unified?
The highest-scoring school in Monrovia Unified is Monrovia High with a Scope Score of 67/100 and 24.8% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Monrovia Unified spend per student?
Monrovia Unified spends $13,843 per student in current expenditures. The state average is $14,815. Spending data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data Fiscal Survey (F-33). Higher spending does not automatically mean better outcomes — the Scope Score measures what happens in the classroom regardless of budget.
What is the teacher salary range in Monrovia Unified?
Teacher salaries in Monrovia Unified range from $57,572–$105,149 based on the district's salary schedule (CDE Form J-90). The California statewide median teacher salary is approximately $98,000.
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-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Full methodology and weights.