Serving 606 students in grades Kindergarten-5, New Temple ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 606 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: New Temple's attendance zone encompasses the entire South El Monte school district, covering approximately 3.3 square miles. Most areas within the zone are a short 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance to the zone's edge of 1.3 miles and the furthest edge located 2.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
New Temple's student population of 606 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
606 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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Year Founded
1863
School Rankings
New Temple ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Temple is 0.20, 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
#2976 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
10%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
89%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
1%
20%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Temple's ranking?
New Temple is ranked #2976 out of 9,523 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?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend New Temple?
606 students attend New Temple.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of New Temple students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Temple?
New Temple has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does New Temple offer ?
New Temple offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is New Temple part of?
New Temple is part of Valle Lindo Elementary School District.
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