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Schools in 91731 — El Monte, California

91731 has 7 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 44.3 — 0.6 points near the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 22.1 to 60.6, a 38.5-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
44.3
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
38.5
22.1 – 60.6
Avg Exceeded %
18.7%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
17.0%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
7
With Scope Scores

How 91731 schools perform

The top-ranked school is El Monte High with a Scope Score of 61 and 27.7% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 91731 averages 17.0%, near the state average of 18.1%.

How 91731 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 91731
91731El Monte7Developing
44.3/100
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91730Rancho Cucamonga10Developing
38.5/100
-5.8
91732El Monte11Developing
39.8/100
-4.5
91733El Monte9Developing
42.4/100
-1.9
91737Alta Loma5Solid
62.0/100
+17.7
91724Covina4Developing
40.1/100
-4.2

School archetypes in 91731

3 Culture First2 Growth Engine2 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 2 schools in 91731 are classified as Growth Engine (2) — 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 91731

#SchoolExceededScore
1El Monte High
El Monte Union High Building Momentum
27.7%Solid
61/100
2Gidley Elementary
El Monte City Growth Engine
20.5%Solid
52/100
3Legore Elementary
El Monte City Culture First
27.0%Developing
50/100
4Rio Vista Elementary
El Monte City Growth Engine
25.3%Developing
47/100
5Shirpser Elementary
El Monte City Culture First
19.3%Developing
44/100
6Columbia Elementary
El Monte City Culture First
11.3%Developing
34/100
7El Monte Union High School Community Day
El Monte Union High Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
22/100

Schools in 91731 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 91731

  • 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 El Monte good?
El Monte's 7 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 44.3/100, which is 0.6 points near the California state average of 43.8. 18.7% 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 El Monte?
The highest-scoring elementary school in El Monte is El Monte High with a Scope Score of 61/100 and 27.7% 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 El Monte schools compare to the state average?
El Monte elementary schools average a Scope Score of 44.3 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (0.6 points near). The exceeded rate averages 18.7% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 17.0% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 22.1 to 60.6, a 38.5-point spread.
How many schools are in El Monte?
El Monte has 7 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.

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