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Schools in 91733 — El Monte, California

91733 has 9 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 42.4 — 1.4 points near the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 28.7 to 52.0, a 23.4-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
42.4
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
23.4
28.7 – 52.0
Avg Exceeded %
17.3%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
12.0%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
9
With Scope Scores

How 91733 schools perform

The top-ranked school is South El Monte High with a Scope Score of 52 and 12.9% of students exceeding standard.

Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 3.9 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 91733. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 91733 averages 12.0%, above the state average of 18.1%.

How 91733 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 91733
91733El Monte9Developing
42.4/100
91732El Monte11Developing
39.8/100
-2.6
91731El Monte7Developing
44.3/100
+1.9
91730Rancho Cucamonga10Developing
38.5/100
-3.9
91737Alta Loma5Solid
62.0/100
+19.6
91739Etiwanda9Solid
65.3/100
+22.9

School archetypes in 91733

3 Culture First2 On the Rise1 Growth Engine3 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 3 schools in 91733 are classified as On the Rise (2) or Growth Engine — 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 91733

#SchoolExceededScore
1South El Monte High
El Monte Union High Building Momentum
12.9%Solid
52/100
2New Temple
Valle Lindo Elementary Culture First
30.9%Developing
49/100
3New Lexington Elementary
El Monte City Culture First
25.5%Developing
48/100
4Wilkerson Elementary
El Monte City Culture First
21.9%Developing
48/100
5Cortada Elementary
El Monte City Growth Engine
18.3%Developing
46/100
6Dean L. Shively
Valle Lindo Elementary On the Rise
19.9%Developing
41/100
7Potrero Elementary
El Monte City Building Momentum
14.7%Developing
39/100
8Miramonte Elementary
Mountain View Elementary Building Momentum
5.3%Needs Support
30/100
9Monte Vista Elementary
Mountain View Elementary On the Rise
6.2%Needs Support
29/100

Schools in 91733 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 91733

  • 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 9 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 42.4/100, which is 1.4 points near the California state average of 43.8. 17.3% 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 South El Monte High with a Scope Score of 52/100 and 12.9% 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 42.4 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (1.4 points near). The exceeded rate averages 17.3% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 12.0% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 28.7 to 52.0, a 23.4-point spread.
How many schools are in El Monte?
El Monte has 9 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.