Wright Elementary School

11317 E. Mcgirk Rd.
El Monte, CA 91732
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Wright Elementary School serves 732 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (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 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 732 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Math Proficiency
    : 45%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 56%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Wright Elementary School's student population of 732 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
732 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Wright 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)
45%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
56%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wright 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
24:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
23%
12%
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Hispanic
76%
56%
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Black
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5%
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White
n/a
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
Diversity Score
0.37
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Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Wright 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
26%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wright Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School District Name
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?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Wright Elementary School?
732 students attend Wright Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Wright Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wright Elementary School?
Wright Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Wright Elementary School offer ?
Wright Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Wright Elementary School part of?
Wright Elementary School is part of El Monte City School District.

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Date
Last Day of School (Wright Events)
June 08, 2023 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 732 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Math Proficiency
    : 45%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 56%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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