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Monrovia Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,920 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 35%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
11 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
4,920 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
219 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Monrovia Unified School District, which is ranked #526 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#496 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
29%
Graduation Rate
96%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)28.3%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 2004–2013. View full 25-year historical data
% Asian
11%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hispanic
63%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
4%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
15%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,091 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,999 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$119 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$94 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$24,091
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$18,999
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Monrovia Unified School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mayflower Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
210 North Mayflower Ave.
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 471-2200
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 471-2200
Gr: K-5 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Clifton Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
226 South Ivy Ave.
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 471-2600
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 471-2600
Gr: 6-8 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
Plymouth Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1300 Boley St.
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 471-2400
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 471-2400
Gr: K-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
Monrovia High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
845 West Colorado Blvd.
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 471-2800
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 471-2800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,455 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #55.
Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
402 West Colorado Blvd.
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 471-2300
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 471-2300
Gr: K-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #66.
Bradoaks Elementary Science Academy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
930 East Lemon Ave.
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 471-2100
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 471-2100
Gr: K-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #77.
Wild Rose School Of Creative
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
232 Jasmine Ave.
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 471-2500
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 471-2500
Gr: K-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #88.
Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
148 West Duarte Rd.
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 471-2700
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 471-2700
Gr: 6-8 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #99.
Canyon Oaks High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
930 Royal Oaks Dr.
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 471-3000
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 471-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1010.
Mountain Park
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
950 South Mountain Ave.
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 471-3014
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 471-3014
Gr: K-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Monrovia Unified School District?
Monrovia Unified School District manages 11 public schools serving 4,920 students.
What is the rank of Monrovia Unified School District?
Monrovia Unified School District is ranked #526 out of 1,903 school districts in California (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Monrovia Unified School District?
63% of Monrovia Unified School District students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
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 $18,999 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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