Cortada Elementary School
Cortada Elementary School serves 405 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Cortada Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Top Placements
Cortada Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
Cortada Elementary School's student population of 405 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 405 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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School Comparison
Cortada Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Cortada Elementary School is 0.24, 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 | #5857 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 28% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 14% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 86% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | n/a | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.24 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 90% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | El Monte City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Cortada Elementary School is El Monte High School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Potrero Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- South El Monte Potrero Elementary School Math: 28% | Reading: 38%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 857 students10
0.4 miles
2611 N. Potrero Ave.
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 350-9386 0.4 K-8 857 - South El Monte New Lexington Elementary School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 321 students10
0.7 miles
10410 E. Bodger St.
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 575-2320 0.7 K-6 321 - South El Monte Wilkerson Elementary School Math: 40% | Reading: 46%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-6 | 427 students10
0.7 miles
2700 N. Doreen Ave.
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 575-2331 0.7 K-6 427 - Rosemead Savannah Elementary School Math: 48% | Reading: 53%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-6 | 413 students10
0.9 miles
3720 N. Rio Hondo Ave.
Rosemead, CA 91770
(626) 443-4015 0.9 K-6 413 - El Monte Miramonte Elementary School Math: 18% | Reading: 23%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 465 students10
1.0 miles
10620 Schmidt Rd.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 652-4600 1 K-6 465
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