Brightwood Elementary School
Brightwood Elementary School serves 942 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Brightwood Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Top Rankings
Brightwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Brightwood Elementary School's student population of 942 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 942 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 34 teachers |
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School Rankings
Brightwood Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Brightwood Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1155 out of 9659 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 40% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 72% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 28:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 53% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 41% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 2% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 35% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Alhambra Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Brightwood Elementary School is East Los Angeles County Community (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Robert Hill Lane Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Monterey Park Robert Hill Lane Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-6 | 394 students10
0.4 miles
1500 Avenida Cesar Chavez
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(323) 263-3877 0.4 K-6 394 - Monterey Park East Los Angeles County Community Alternative School Grades: 7-12
0.5 miles
1260 S. Monterey Pass Rd.
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(323) 262-2263 0.5 7-12 n/a - Los Angeles Morris K. Hamasaki Elementary School Math: 37% | Reading: 38%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 375 students10
0.7 miles
4865 E. First St.
Los Angeles, CA 90022
(323) 263-3869 0.7 K-6 375 - Monterey Park Monterey Highlands Elementary School Math: 71% | Reading: 73%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-8 | 986 students10
0.8 miles
400 Casuda Canyon Dr.
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(626) 570-6220 0.8 K-8 986 - Los Angeles Brooklyn Avenue Elementary School Math: 56% | Reading: 58%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-8 | 586 students10
0.9 miles
4620 Cesar Chavez Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90022
(323) 269-8161 0.9 K-8 586
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