Potrero Heights Elementary School
Tel:
(626)307-7010
- Potrero Heights Elementary School serves 412 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- Potrero Heights Elementary School's student population of 412 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 412 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Potrero Heights Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 has decreased from 36:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Potrero Heights Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #2589 out of 9,595 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
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| Asian | 25% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 69% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 6% |
| White | 2% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 47% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Montebello Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Potrero Heights Elementary School is Schurr High School (2.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Garvey (richard) Intermediate (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Rice (eldridge) Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Rosemead Rice (eldridge) Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 464 students
0.7 miles
2150 N. Angelus Ave.
Rosemead, CA 91770
(626)307-3348 0.7 K-6 464 - Monterey Park Hillcrest Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 401 students
0.9 miles
795 Pepper St.
Monterey Park, CA 91755
(626)307-3371 0.9 K-6 401 - Rosemead Bitely (arlene) Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 516 students
1.1 miles
7501 E. Fern Ave.
Rosemead, CA 91770
(626)307-3318 1.1 K-6 516 - Rosemead Sanchez (george I.) Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 443 students
1.1 miles
8470 E. Fern Ave.
Rosemead, CA 91770
(626)307-3368 1.1 K-6 443 - Rosemead Garvey (richard) Intermediate Grades: 7-8 | 708 students
1.2 miles
2720 N. Jackson Ave.
Rosemead, CA 91770
(626)307-3385 1.2 7-8 708
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