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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.

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%
Chronic Absenteeism
23.6%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
12
With Scope Scores

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

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 90640
90640Montebello1238.4
90638La Mirada1046.1+7.7
90631La Habra1346.5+8.1
90630Cypress771.2+32.8
90650Norwalk2144.7+6.3

School archetypes in 90640

3 On the Rise2 Culture First7 Building Momentum

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

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Schurr High
Montebello Unified Building Momentum
63Los Angeles19.0%44.7%16.2%3.1%
2Montebello High
Montebello Unified Building Momentum
53Los Angeles10.8%31.1%16.1%3.7%
3Applied Technology Center
Montebello Unified Building Momentum
48Los Angeles12.7%38.0%25.9%3.4%
4Washington Elementary
Montebello Unified Building Momentum
41Los Angeles17.8%38.8%20.5%1.1%
5La Merced Academy
Montebello Unified Culture First
41Los Angeles13.2%33.0%12.9%0.8%
6Eastmont Intermediate
Montebello Unified On the Rise
38Los Angeles10.2%30.6%11.4%1.4%
7Wilcox Elementary
Montebello Unified On the Rise
36Los Angeles10.9%27.9%24.9%0.3%
8Montebello Intermediate
Montebello Unified Culture First
33Los Angeles8.7%25.9%12.8%0.3%
9La Merced Intermediate
Montebello Unified On the Rise
31Los Angeles8.7%26.8%22.2%5.0%
10Fremont Elementary
Montebello Unified Building Momentum
30Los Angeles9.5%25.5%27.8%0.3%
11Greenwood Elementary
Montebello Unified Building Momentum
23Los Angeles6.8%20.2%28.6%2.3%
12Vail High (Continuation)
Montebello Unified Building Momentum
23Los Angeles1.2%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

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.