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402 West Colorado Boulevard, Monrovia, CA 91016-2647
Summary
Monroe Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 72nd percentile among comparable California schools.
57.4% of students met California's reading standard, and it is quickly trending up.
55.2% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 57.4% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 55.2% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,341/4,657 (71st percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,243/4,657 (73rd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 23:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 452 |
| Low-Income Students | 286 (63.3%) |
| English Learners | 80 (17.7%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 14.0 points from last year and rose 15.6 points over the full period. Math rose 11.3 points from last year and rose 18.9 points over the full period. The latest results include grade 6, which was not included in the previous year.
•Math +18.9 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. White and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 46.2% to 63.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 29% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 35.3-point reading income gap is wider than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
21.6% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 64.5% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 83% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 49% to 49%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 38.5% to 66.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 27% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 37.4-point math income gap is nearly twice as wide as the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
24.3% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 61.2% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,832 schools for reading and 1,839 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–5 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 Monroe Elementary compare within the district?
Monroe Elementary is No. 3 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 5 K–5 schools in Monrovia Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Monroe Elementary rank in California?
Monroe Elementary ranks No. 1,341 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,243 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Monroe Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 3 in both subjects among 5 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 42.1% meet the reading standard and 38.9% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Monroe Elementary compare with other schools in Monrovia?
Monroe Elementary is No. 3 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 5 K–5 schools in Monrovia with 2026 results.
Explore schools in MonroviaHow does Monroe Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Monroe Elementary is No. 237 in reading and No. 231 in math proficiency among the 780 K–5 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Monroe ElementaryThis school | 55.2% | 57.4% |
| Bradoaks Elementary Science Academy | 37.0% | 41.3% |
| Mayflower Elementary | 61.4% | 67.0% |
