Montebello School served 1,257 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 21% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 17% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 was higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
1,257 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)21%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)17%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
67%
47%
Black
19%
6%
White
5%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AZ state average).
How many students attend Montebello School?
1,257 students attend Montebello School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Montebello School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Montebello School?
Montebello School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Montebello School offer ?
Montebello School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Montebello School part of?
Montebello School is part of Alhambra Elementary District (4280) School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Spring Break
March 11, 2024 (Monday)
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