Serving 680 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Monroe K-8 Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 61% (which was higher than the California state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 52% (which was lower than the California state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
680 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)61%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)52%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
49%
56%
Black
16%
5%
White
26%
21%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% CA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% CA state average).
How many students attend Monroe K-8 Elementary School?
680 students attend Monroe K-8 Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Monroe K-8 Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Monroe K-8 Elementary School?
Monroe K-8 Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Monroe K-8 Elementary School offer ?
Monroe K-8 Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Monroe K-8 Elementary School part of?
Monroe K-8 Elementary School is part of Long Beach Unified School District.
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