Monte Vista Elementary School

2620 Orange Ave.
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 1%
Serving 696 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Monte Vista Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 87% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 696 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : Top 1% in CA
  • : 87% (Top 1%)
  • : 87% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Monte Vista Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Monte Vista Elementary School's student population of 696 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
696 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers

School Rankings

Monte Vista Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Monte Vista Elementary School is 0.58, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#67 out of 9602 schools
(Top 1%)
87%
33%
87%
47%
70-74%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
58%
12%
Hispanic
5%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
29%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.58
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Monte Vista Elementary School's ranking?
Monte Vista Elementary School is ranked #67 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in California.
What schools are Monte Vista Elementary School often compared to?
Monte Vista Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mountain Avenue Elementary School, Valley View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
87% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Monte Vista Elementary School?
696 students attend Monte Vista Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Monte Vista Elementary School students are Asian, 29% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Monte Vista Elementary School?
Monte Vista Elementary School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Monte Vista Elementary School offer ?
Monte Vista Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Monte Vista Elementary School part of?
Monte Vista Elementary School is part of Glendale Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 696 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : Top 1%
  • : 87% (Top 1%)
  • : 87% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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