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Elementary Schools in South El Monte, California

Near Average2024–25 data3 schools · avg 47.4/100

South El Monte, California has 3 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 47.4/100 — 3.6 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is South El Monte High at 52/100, where 12.9% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. South El Monte schools average 21.3% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 18.3% (near the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
47.4
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
10.9
41.1 – 52.0
Avg Exceeded %
21.3%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
18.3%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores

How South El Monte schools compare

South El Monte's 3 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 47.4 — 3.6 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 41.1 to 52.0, a 10.9-point spread.

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

Chronic absenteeism in South El Monte averages 18.3%, which is near the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Scope Score weights exceeded (40%), met (22%), growth (15%), absenteeism (10%), suspension (5%), ELPAC (5%), baseline (3%)

School archetypes in South El Monte

1 Culture First2 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Schools in South El Monte ranked by Scope Score

#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
3Dean L. Shively
Valle Lindo Elementary Building Momentum
19.9%Developing
41/100

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.

Private Schools in South El Monte

Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.

Epiphany Catholic School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 100 students
8:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about South El Monte

  • 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 South El Monte good?
South El Monte's 3 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 47.4/100, which is 3.6 points above the California state average of 43.8. 21.3% 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 South El Monte?
The highest-scoring elementary school in South 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 South El Monte schools compare to the state average?
South El Monte elementary schools average a Scope Score of 47.4 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (3.6 points above). The exceeded rate averages 21.3% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 18.3% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 41.1 to 52.0, a 10.9-point spread.
How many schools are in South El Monte?
South El Monte has 3 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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