Serving 324 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Monarch Grove Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 324 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Monarch Grove Elementary serves the west part of Los Osos, CA, covering an area of approximately 33.7 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive time of 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 6.7 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Monarch Grove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Monarch Grove Elementary School's student population of 324 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
324 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Monarch Grove Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Monarch Grove Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#960 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
18%
56%
White
70%
20%
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Monarch Grove Elementary School's ranking?
Monarch Grove Elementary School is ranked #960 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Monarch Grove Elementary School often compared to?
Monarch Grove Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Baywood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Monarch Grove Elementary School?
324 students attend Monarch Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Monarch Grove Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Monarch Grove Elementary School?
Monarch Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Monarch Grove Elementary School offer ?
Monarch Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Monarch Grove Elementary School part of?
Monarch Grove Elementary School is part of San Luis Coastal Unified School District.
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