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901 East Graves Avenue, Monterey Park, CA 91755-4223
Summary
Monterey Vista Elementary is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 91st percentile among comparable California schools.
71.7% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down slightly.
79.0% of students met California's math standard, which is strong statewide and is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 71.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 79.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 609/4,657 (87th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 276/4,657 (94th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 26:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 542 |
| Low-Income Students | 379 (69.9%) |
| English Learners | 243 (44.8%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 1.7 points from last year and fell 0.5 points over the full period. Math rose 3.8 points from last year and rose 3.9 points over the full period.
•Math +3.9 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Asian and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 70.6% to 75.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 14% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 8.4-point reading income gap is narrower than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
24.4% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 79.0% 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
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 84% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 62% to 62%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 72.8% to 86.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 6% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 6.7-point math income gap is narrower than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
50.0% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 79.0% 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 1,479 schools for reading and 1,483 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–6 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 Monterey Vista Elementary compare within the district?
Monterey Vista Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 9 K–6 schools in Garvey Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Monterey Vista Elementary rank in California?
Monterey Vista Elementary ranks No. 609 of 4,657 in reading and No. 276 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 Monterey Vista Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 9 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 69.1% meet the reading standard and 77.0% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Monterey Vista Elementary compare with other schools in Monterey Park?
Monterey Vista Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 K–6 schools in Monterey Park with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Monterey ParkHow does Monterey Vista Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Monterey Vista Elementary is No. 32 in reading and No. 9 in math proficiency among the 275 K–6 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–6 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Monterey Vista ElementaryThis school | 79.0% | 71.7% |
| Hillcrest Elementary | 57.5% | 60.4% |
| Bitely (Arlene) Elementary | 60.3% | 61.3% |
