Schools in 90640 — Montebello, California
90640 has 12 ranked schools averaging 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.
How 90640 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Schurr High with a Scope Score of 63 and 19.0% of students exceeding standard.
Chronic absenteeism across 90640 averages 23.6%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.
How 90640 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 90640
Hidden gems: 3 schools in 90640 are classified as On the Rise (3) — 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
All schools in 90640
| # | School | Score | County | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Schurr High Montebello Unified Building Momentum | 63 | Los Angeles | 19.0% | 44.7% | 16.2% | 3.1% |
| 2 | Montebello High Montebello Unified Building Momentum | 53 | Los Angeles | 10.8% | 31.1% | 16.1% | 3.7% |
| 3 | Applied Technology Center Montebello Unified Building Momentum | 48 | Los Angeles | 12.7% | 38.0% | 25.9% | 3.4% |
| 4 | Washington Elementary Montebello Unified Building Momentum | 41 | Los Angeles | 17.8% | 38.8% | 20.5% | 1.1% |
| 5 | La Merced Academy Montebello Unified Culture First | 41 | Los Angeles | 13.2% | 33.0% | 12.9% | 0.8% |
| 6 | Eastmont Intermediate Montebello Unified On the Rise | 38 | Los Angeles | 10.2% | 30.6% | 11.4% | 1.4% |
| 7 | Wilcox Elementary Montebello Unified On the Rise | 36 | Los Angeles | 10.9% | 27.9% | 24.9% | 0.3% |
| 8 | Montebello Intermediate Montebello Unified Culture First | 33 | Los Angeles | 8.7% | 25.9% | 12.8% | 0.3% |
| 9 | La Merced Intermediate Montebello Unified On the Rise | 31 | Los Angeles | 8.7% | 26.8% | 22.2% | 5.0% |
| 10 | Fremont Elementary Montebello Unified Building Momentum | 30 | Los Angeles | 9.5% | 25.5% | 27.8% | 0.3% |
| 11 | Greenwood Elementary Montebello Unified Building Momentum | 23 | Los Angeles | 6.8% | 20.2% | 28.6% | 2.3% |
| 12 | Vail High (Continuation) Montebello Unified Building Momentum | 23 | Los Angeles | 1.2% | 5.9% | 63.6% | 5.2% |
Schools in 90640 on the map
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 90640
- 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
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