Monrovia Unified School District

325 E. Hntngtn Dr.
Monrovia, CA 91016-3585
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Monrovia Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,127 students in Monrovia Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Monrovia Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
11 Schools
10,378 Schools
# Students
5,127 Students
5,877,829 Students
# Teachers
233 Teachers
267,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1

District Rank

Monrovia Unified School District, which is ranked #531 of all 1,939 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#532 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Monrovia Unified  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Monrovia Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
53%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Monrovia Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
31%
29%
95%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Monrovia Unified  School District and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.63
# American Indian Students
5 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
472 Students
696,650 Students
% Asian Students
9%
12%
# Hispanic Students
3,308 Students
3,281,593 Students
% Hispanic Students
64%
56%
# Black Students
236 Students
296,698 Students
% Black Students
5%
5%
# White Students
850 Students
1,235,110 Students
% White Students
17%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
246 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
18
# Students in K Grade:
482
469,575
# Students in 1st Grade:
358
408,278
# Students in 2nd Grade:
372
421,129
# Students in 3rd Grade:
408
426,453
# Students in 4th Grade:
381
432,771
# Students in 5th Grade:
345
440,675
# Students in 6th Grade:
358
440,627
# Students in 7th Grade:
359
434,997
# Students in 8th Grade:
389
455,821
# Students in 9th Grade:
431
484,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
404
494,854
# Students in 11th Grade:
430
478,576
# Students in 12th Grade:
410
489,879
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,753 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,801. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,174 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$91 MM
$116,387 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Monrovia Unified  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$78 MM
$107,188 MM
This chart displays total spending of Monrovia Unified  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$17,753
$19,801
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Monrovia Unified  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$15,174
$18,236
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Monrovia Unified  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Monrovia Unified School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mayflower Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
210 N. Mayflower Ave.
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 471-2200
Grades: K-5
| 486 students
Rank: #22.
Clifton Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
226 S. Ivy Ave.
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 471-2600
Grades: 6-8
| 622 students
Rank: #33.
Monrovia High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
845 W. Colorado Blvd.
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 471-2800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,557 students
Rank: #44.
Canyon Oaks High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
930 Royal Oaks Dr.
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 471-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 39 students
Rank: #55.
Plymouth Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1300 Boley St.
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 471-2400
Grades: K-5
| 493 students
Rank: #66.
Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
402 W. Colorado Blvd.
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 471-2300
Grades: K-5
| 514 students
Rank: #77.
Bradoaks Elementary Science Academy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
930 E. Lemon Ave.
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 471-2100
Grades: K-5
| 368 students
Rank: #88.
Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
148 W. Duarte Rd.
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 471-2700
Grades: 6-8
| 447 students
Rank: #99.
Wild Rose School Of Creative
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
232 Jasmine Ave.
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 471-2500
Grades: K-5
| 404 students
Rank: #1010.
Mountain Park
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
950 S. Mountain Ave.
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 471-3014
Grades: K-12
| 196 students
Rank: n/an/a
1000 S. Canyon Blvd.
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 471-2001
Grades: K
| 1 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Monrovia Unified School District?
Monrovia Unified School District manages 11 public schools serving 5,127 students.
What is the rank of Monrovia Unified School District?
Monrovia Unified School District is ranked #531 out of 1,939 school districts in California (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Monrovia Unified School District?
64% of Monrovia Unified School District students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Monrovia Unified School District?
Monrovia Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Monrovia Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,174 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 11 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 5,127 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : 95% (Top 30% in CA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 39% (Top 30%)
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • : 31% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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