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1701 Brightwood Street, Monterey Park, CA 91754-5100
Summary
Brightwood Elementary is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 93rd percentile among comparable California schools.
72.3% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down slightly.
62.1% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 72.3% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 62.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 126/1,734 (93rd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 133/1,735 (92nd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 24:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 804 |
| Low-Income Students | 294 (36.6%) |
| English Learners | 148 (18.4%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 1.3 points from last year and fell 1.0 points over the full period. Math fell 2.8 points from last year and fell 0.7 points over the full period.
•Math -0.7 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Filipino and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 65.4% to 80.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 8% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 28.2-point reading income gap is wider than the 16.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
18.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 74.6% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Filipino students have the strongest math results at about 90% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 30% to 82%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 54.2% to 75.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 8% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 29.7-point math income gap is nearly twice as wide as the 15.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
21.9% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 60.6% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 802 schools for reading and 801 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Brightwood Elementary compare within the district?
Brightwood Elementary is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 13 K–8 schools in Alhambra Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Brightwood Elementary rank in California?
Brightwood Elementary ranks No. 126 of 1,734 in reading and No. 133 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Brightwood Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 5 in reading and No. 6 in math among 13 K–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 55.9% meet the reading standard and 44.8% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Brightwood Elementary compare with other schools in Monterey Park?
Brightwood Elementary is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 4 K–8 schools in Monterey Park with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Monterey ParkHow does Brightwood Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Brightwood Elementary is No. 8 in reading and No. 10 in math proficiency among the 145 K–8 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Brightwood ElementaryThis school | 62.1% | 72.3% |
| Monterey Highlands Elementary | 70.7% | 74.5% |
| Repetto Elementary | 51.8% | 57.8% |
