Monterey Vista Elementary School

901 E. Graves Ave.
Monterey Park, CA 91755

(School attendance zone shown in map)

Monterey Vista Elementary School serves 546 students in grades Kindergarten-6.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 546 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Math Proficiency
: 84%
Reading Proficiency
: 76%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Monterey Vista Elementary School's student population of 546 students has grown by 13% over five school years.

The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2004, 2020

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-6

Total Students

546 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

20 teachers

This chart display the total teachers of Monterey Vista Elementary School by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart display the students of Monterey Vista Elementary School by grade.

School Rankings

The diversity score of Monterey Vista Elementary School is 0.37, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

84%

40%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Monterey Vista Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

76%

51%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Monterey Vista Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

27:1

22:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Monterey Vista Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

77%

12%

This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Monterey Vista Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hispanic

19%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Monterey Vista Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

n/a

White

22%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.37

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Monterey Vista Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

54%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Monterey Vista Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Garvey Elementary School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Monterey Vista Elementary School?

546 students attend Monterey Vista Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

77% of Monterey Vista Elementary School students are Asian, 19% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Monterey Vista Elementary School?

Monterey Vista Elementary School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Monterey Vista Elementary School offer ?

Monterey Vista Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6

What school district is Monterey Vista Elementary School part of?

Monterey Vista Elementary School is part of Garvey Elementary School District.

School Calendar

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Date

Last Day of School (Events)

June 07, 2023 (Wednesday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 546 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Math Proficiency
: 84%
Reading Proficiency
: 76%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education