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4020 North Gibson Road, El Monte, CA 91731-1816
Summary
Shirpser Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 57th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 48.8% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 42.3% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 48.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 42.3% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,937/4,657 (58th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 2,026/4,657 (57th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 440 |
| Low-Income Students | 396 (90.6%) |
| English Learners | 202 (46.2%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 3.8 points from last year and rose 9.1 points over the full period. Math rose 6.8 points from last year and rose 11.3 points over the full period.
•Math +11.3 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 40.7% to 60.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 42% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
23.1% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 54.5% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 75% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 40% to 40%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 22.0% to 62.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 44% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
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English Learners vs English Native
24.2% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 45.5% 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 Shirpser Elementary compare within the district?
Shirpser Elementary is No. 5 in reading and No. 6 in math proficiency among the 8 K–6 schools in El Monte City with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Shirpser Elementary rank in California?
Shirpser Elementary ranks No. 1,937 of 4,657 in reading and No. 2,026 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 Shirpser Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 5 in reading and No. 6 in math among 8 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 49.5% meet the reading standard and 42.8% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Shirpser Elementary compare with other schools in El Monte?
Shirpser Elementary is No. 4 in reading and No. 5 in math proficiency among the 11 K–6 schools in El Monte with 2026 results.
Explore schools in El MonteHow does Shirpser Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Shirpser Elementary is No. 119 in reading and No. 129 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Shirpser ElementaryThis school | 42.3% | 48.8% |
| Cherrylee Elementary | 41.2% | 48.4% |
| Cortada Elementary | 34.5% | 42.9% |
