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Elementary Schools in Montebello, California: 5 schools. Average score 8.1 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.

Below Average2024–25 data5 schools · avg 36.7/100

Montebello, California has 5 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 36.7/100 — 8.1 points below the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Washington Elementary at 43/100, where 17.8% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Montebello schools average 11.7% exceeded standard (state: 21.3%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 22.9% (above the state average of 17.9%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
36.7
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
17.8
25.0 – 42.9
Avg Exceeded %
11.7%
State avg: 21.3%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
22.9%
State avg: 17.9%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
5
With Scope Scores
LevelSchoolsAvg ScoreExceededvs State
Elementary5Developing
36.7/100
11.7%-8.1
High4Developing
42.0/100
10.9%-1.7
Middle3Developing
36.0/100
9.2%-6.6

How Montebello schools compare

Montebello has 5 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 36.7/100 — 8.1 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

The top-ranked school is Washington Elementary with a Scope Score of 43 and 17.8% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Montebello averages 22.9% — above the state average of 17.9%.

How we score · Weighted composite of test performance, growth, and school climate · Full weights on the methodology page

School archetypes in Montebello

1 Culture First4 Building Momentum

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

For the data nerds

Every school in Montebello

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Schurr High
Montebello Unified Building Momentum
19.0%Solid
56/100
2Montebello High
Montebello Unified Building Momentum
10.8%Developing
48/100
3Applied Technology Center
Montebello Unified Building Momentum
12.7%Developing
43/100
4Washington Elementary
Montebello Unified Building Momentum
17.8%Developing
43/100
5La Merced Academy
Montebello Unified Culture First
13.2%Developing
43/100
6Wilcox Elementary
Montebello Unified Building Momentum
10.9%Developing
42/100
7Eastmont Intermediate
Montebello Unified Culture First
10.2%Developing
40/100
8La Merced Intermediate
Montebello Unified Building Momentum
8.7%Developing
35/100
9Montebello Intermediate
Montebello Unified Culture First
8.7%Developing
33/100
10Fremont Elementary
Montebello Unified Building Momentum
9.5%Developing
31/100
11Greenwood Elementary
Montebello Unified Building Momentum
6.8%Needs Support
25/100
12Vail High (Continuation)
Montebello Unified Building Momentum
1.2%Needs Support
20/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 12 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools

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 Montebello

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.

St. Benedict School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 408 students
16:1Private
Cantwell Sacred Heart of Mary
Roman Catholic · Grades 9-12 · 342 students
15:1Private
Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 329 students
17:1Private
Montebello Christian School
Amish · Grades Pre-K-8 · 142 students
15:1Private
What Scope Scores can't tell you about Montebello

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 Montebello good?
Montebello's 5 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 36.7/100, which is 8.1 points below the state average. 11.7% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.3%). The Scope Score weights 6 dimensions for elementary schools: exceeded standard (38%), grade 3-to-5 growth (27%), met or exceeded (proficient) (20%), chronic absenteeism (5%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC English Learner 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 Washington Elementary with a Scope Score of 43/100 and 17.8% 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 36.7/100 — 8.1 points below the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 11.7% vs. 21.3% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 22.9% vs. 17.9% statewide.
How many schools are in Montebello?
Montebello has 5 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 seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline 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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