Monte Gardens Elementary School serves 482 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Monte Gardens Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 482 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Monte Gardens Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Monte Gardens Elementary School's student population of 482 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
482 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Monte Gardens Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Monte Gardens Elementary School is 0.73, which is more 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
#1433 out of 3649 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
34%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
49%

Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
8%
12%

Hispanic
32%
56%

Black
3%
5%

White
27%
21%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
30%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
51%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Monte Gardens Elementary School's ranking?
Monte Gardens Elementary School is ranked #1433 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Monte Gardens Elementary School?
482 students attend Monte Gardens Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Monte Gardens Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Two or more races, 27% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Monte Gardens Elementary School?
Monte Gardens Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Monte Gardens Elementary School offer ?
Monte Gardens Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Monte Gardens Elementary School part of?
Monte Gardens Elementary School is part of MT. Diablo Unified School District.
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