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Schools in 91754 — Monterey Park, California: 91754 students aren't just reaching proficiency — many go beyond it.

91754 has 6 ranked schools in Monterey Park, averaging a Scope Score of 42.6/100 — 3.7 points above the state average of 38.9 (a state average weighted to 91754's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 29.3 to 58.1, a 28.8-point spread.

How 91754 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Monterey Highlands Elementary with a Scope Score of 58 and 45.8% of students exceeding standard.

Students here are going past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 31.8% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.4%, itself weighted to 91754's own level mix.

Cohort growth among 91754's elementary schools — the returning cohort, 2023 G3 → 2025 G5 — averages +61 scale-score points across 6 schools in 91754 with a large enough tested cohort. Scale scores rise with grade for nearly every school, so this describes the cohort's trajectory, not a ranking against other zip codes — worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 91754 averages 13.9%, below the state average of 17.9%, weighted to 91754's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 91754 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCityMilesSchoolsAvg Scorevs 91754
91754Monterey Park642.6/100
91755Monterey Park1.4346.4/100+3.9
91803Alhambra1.9446.5/100+4.0
90022Los Angeles1.91737.5/100-5.0
90063Los Angeles2.41642.3/100-0.2
90640Montebello2.71136.1/100-6.5

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 91754

2 Solid Base2 Culture First2 Building Momentum

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

For the data nerds

All schools in 91754

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Figures
Score range29.3 – 58.1
28.8 pts SchoolScope composite
Chronic absenteeismstate avg 17.9% (level-matched)

Elementary Schools (6)

avg 42.6/1006 ranked elementary schools2 Strong, 2 Solid, +2 more
#SchoolExceededScore
1Monterey Highlands Elementary
Alhambra Unified Solid Base
45.8%Strong
58/100
2Brightwood Elementary
Alhambra Unified Solid Base
40.6%Strong
56/100
3Repetto Elementary
Alhambra Unified Culture First
35.8%Solid
41/100
4Ynez Elementary
Alhambra Unified Culture First
29.3%Solid
38/100
5Bella Vista Elementary
Montebello Unified Building Momentum
22.2%Developing
33/100
6Robert Hill Lane Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
17.3%Developing
29/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 6 schools in 91754Methodology · Explore all schools

Schools in 91754 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 91754

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in 91754 (Monterey Park) good?
91754 has 6 ranked schools in Monterey Park, averaging a Scope Score of 42.6/100 — 3.7 points above the state average, a benchmark weighted to 91754's own mix of school levels. 31.8% of students exceed the state standard on average. Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in 91754?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 91754 is Monterey Highlands Elementary with a Scope Score of 58/100 and 45.8% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 91754 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 91754 average a Scope Score of 42.6/100 — 3.7 points above the state average of 38.9, a state average weighted to zip code 91754's own mix of school levels. The exceeded rate averages 31.8% vs. 21.4% statewide (also level-weighted).
How many schools are in zip code 91754?
Zip code 91754 has 6 ranked 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 composite rating (0–100), built from publicly available California school data across academic-performance and school-climate signals. Full methodology and weights.